donniedent Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Well, I finally did it. I've been bowhunting for 5 years now and finally connected. I have a unit 21 Oct. WT tag that will join the rest of my unfilled tags on the wall in the garage. I shot this guy at 40 yards shooting up a steep incline. No long stalk story, I spotted him feeding and snuck in and shot. I actually got very lucky on the shot. When I ranged him he was at 44 yds, I had to sneak in another 3 yards from where I ranged him to make the shot, well instead of aiming for 35 I aimed for 40. I'm not sure what I did but I ended up shooting left and with the shot being high as well the arrow nailed him right in the neck and broke it. Of course he dropped right in his tracks and saved me from tracking him all over the country. As you can imagine I'm pretty thrilled, I'm not gonna mind not making the 21 hunt at all. Here's a pic with me and my new wall decoration (He's my first, of course I'm gonna mount him) The other pic is of my future hunting buddy, she's a year and a half old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 4, 2007 I would waste my December tag for a buck like that with my bow! heck yeah! congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntinmaniac Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Congrats on a great buck. Remember, you can donate yer unused tag to HOAL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donniedent Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks guys, I'm pretty pumped. If you look real close you can see where I hit him in the neck and also take a look at the bridge of his nose, he was a fighter. Congrats on a great buck. Remember, you can donate yer unused tag to HOAL. Actually I'm very glad you mentioned that. I wasn't sure if I could or not due to the fact that I already filled my quota for the year. Heck yeah, if I can sure I will. Donnie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Congrats, that's a great first buck! He'll look good on the wall!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Beautiful buck!!Congrats! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Nice buck.. jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Great first archery buck! Congrats to you and he'll look awesome on the wall! Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peloncillo Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Way to go!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Congrats on your success!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Congratulations on a fine animal. Not too many hunters would pass up a buck like that for a WT tag they could draw every year. I was watching a hunting show the other day. Something like O'neill Outdoors. Anyway, he'd call that a hybrid! ummmmmm.................??????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donniedent Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks everyone for the congrats. I gotta admit, I couldn't wait to get home and show this guy off. Not for the size of his rack, he's not huge and its not about that, its because I've been coming here for almost 3 years and have seen alot of nice bucks get posted and I've felt how excited I get for other guys success... but to finally, finally get to post one myself, ahhhh... just feels good. I now know what it feels like to score with a bow, no other feeling like it. Now if you'll excuse me I have a cloud to ride. lol Thanks again guys, you're a great bunch. Donnie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted September 4, 2007 the first one is always the best one . . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Getting that first one under your belt is sweet. That is a nice deer and congrat. to you on a fine animal. Ride the cloud as long as you want caus you deserve it. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Donnie, Got your email at the house this morning but had to get out the door to work. I will email you back when i get home to let ya know what to do with that 21 tag that you want to donate to the HOAL. He is a dandy buddy!! And that little girl is precious!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
