Pine Donkey Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Both of these stories started last weekend, with both hunters returning empty handed. Garrett was on his first archery antelope hunt. He had several stocks on Friday and Saturday, but could not seal the deal. Finally everything came together on Sunday morning as he used a small ridge to stalk within 45 yards of a bedded goat. He waited patiently for it to stand and turn broadside. As he drew back, his creed blew up! Hot, tired and frustrated he returned home for a week of college classes and work. On the opposite end of the state, Charles glassed up his bear and watched it go into a cut to sleep for the day. He positioned himself for an evening stalk when the bruin headed back to the pear patch. As luck would have it, it did not take the same route and ended up catching Charles' scent and leaving the country. This morning, Garrett glassed up a good goat at first light. During the four plus hours of crawling, he realized this was the same buck he tried to shoot last Sunday. He set up at 101 yards and waited for the buck to stand up. When it did, Garrett placed an arrow just behind the shoulder. A 75 yard dash, and a dirt nap; Garrett had his first goat. First light found Charles glassing the same hillside he hunted last week. Once again his bear headed for the deep cut after a night of feasting on prickly pear fruits. This time Charles moved in closer to the bedding spot, hoping to avoid the follies of last weekend. Around noon, the bear woke up for a little stretch which put him 25 yards in front of Charles. One perfectly placed arrow and the bear could only make it 5 yards before crashing. Sometimes things just work out right, and all the hardwork and practice pays off. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WampusCat Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Great stories and a great example of what can happen when you stick with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Congrats! Way to stick with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arrowsniper Report post Posted August 30, 2015 You have a 100 yard pin? YIKES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Congrats to the hunters. Why did the Creed blow up? Was it left in the truck during one of those hot days? He then made a 101yd shot on a loaner bow? Wow good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Outstanding and both animals seem to be quite nice! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted August 30, 2015 You have a 100 yard pin? YIKES His sights adjust out to 120 yards. Get the range, and set the sight to that distance. He regularly practices out to 120, and shoots a consistent 6" group. It's kinda crazy to my old timer beliefs, but he works very hard to stay proficient at those distances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Congrats to the hunters. Why did the Creed blow up? Was it left in the truck during one of those hot days? He then made a 101yd shot on a loaner bow? Wow good job Not sure why it blew up, just a bunch of guesses. He has a second creed as a backup so it just took a little practice to make sure everything was on and tuned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Congrats to both hunters nice looking goat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 30, 2015 You have a 100 yard pin? YIKES you dont? lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted August 30, 2015 This morning Garrett took his friend Cody out after a big Muley they have been watching for a couple years. He just called to say that Cody shot a good buck, not the big one but a good one nonetheless. Maybe the good day is becoming a good weekend. Details to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Wow what a season for you guys! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Here is Cody's buck. I will do a separate post for him. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted August 30, 2015 AWESOME!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted August 31, 2015 That is some good hunting there.......looks like alot of hard work and alot of fun!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
