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Title: It's Always a Little Sweeter in the Snow......a hunt in pix
Post by: Guru on December 07, 2008, 04:48:00 PM: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/hunting/westdoe007.jpg)

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hang on,more coming....
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on December 07, 2008, 04:52:00 PM: :campfire: :coffee:
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Post by: frassettor on December 07, 2008, 04:53:00 PM: :notworthy: :notworthy: :coffee:
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Post by: Guru on December 07, 2008, 04:56:00 PM: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/hunting/westdoe027.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/hunting/westdoe036.jpg)

She had some character.... a mohawk...

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and a white blaze on her muzzle....

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/hunting/westdoe038.jpg)

My first deer with "Cy", my lighter 58# Kwyk Styk, Vapor 3000's and a big ole 160 Snuffer weighted up to 260,total of 285 up front......Sitka Gear clothing!
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Post by: Ray_G on December 07, 2008, 04:58:00 PM: :goldtooth:

Sweet!! Makes a much easier job of tracking. Wish we had some in the mountains, here. Still too warm. Some years it would be deep by now.

Ray
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Post by: ishiwannabe on December 07, 2008, 04:59:00 PM: Nice Curt! Big ole doe.
I cant wait to get out there with the bow again...maybe tomorrow.
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Post by: Onions on December 07, 2008, 05:06:00 PM: Great story in pictures!!
Congrats!

chris <><
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Post by: bow loving man on December 07, 2008, 05:07:00 PM: way to go Curt! Nice doe...BLM
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Post by: bushytail on December 07, 2008, 05:09:00 PM: Good job.Those snuffers work pretty nice.
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Post by: tradtusker on December 07, 2008, 05:11:00 PM: wow awesome Curt top effort mate! check that mohawk neat
congrats :thumbsup:
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Post by: mmgrode on December 07, 2008, 05:14:00 PM: there sure is something special about hunting in the snow! I love it! Congrats on such a unique animal!
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on December 07, 2008, 05:19:00 PM: Congrats :thumbsup:
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Post by: Al Kidner on December 07, 2008, 05:19:00 PM: Well done mate, but whats all that white stuff on the ground!
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Post by: NoCams on December 07, 2008, 05:38:00 PM: Curt,
Great pics and story as always. Not sure if everyone noticed as much as I did , the respect given to, " just a doe ". I will use your fine example to teach Mason how to respect God's provision.

Our freezer was empty from our first year of trad only hunting so we, " cheated " a little this year for the first half of season to stock up. Mason has got four with smokepole and rifle. We will mostly trad hunt the rest of the year now and try to get our first trad kills. Cannot tell you what it felt like to climb down the tree four times this year and watch Mason run to his deer, kneel down, and pray over God's provision. His 3rd and 4th were in the snow too believe it or not ! We occasionally get some snow in TN.

Congrats again Curt on a great hunt, pics and story. Maybe someday we can tell one as good as you do. :campfire:

nocams
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Post by: Lefty on December 07, 2008, 05:44:00 PM: Congrats Curt!
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Post by: Big Ed on December 07, 2008, 05:46:00 PM: Sweet bud, great pictures. Thanks for sharing
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on December 07, 2008, 05:50:00 PM: Nice Curt. Love the snow too.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on December 07, 2008, 05:54:00 PM: What a great big ole Doe, very cool! Congrats!!!!!
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Post by: Whip on December 07, 2008, 05:59:00 PM: Nice one Curt! :thumbsup: Winter deer are special.
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Post by: joe skipp on December 07, 2008, 06:10:00 PM: Atta boy Curt! Nice deer.... :wavey: ;)
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Post by: swp on December 07, 2008, 06:11:00 PM: Nothing beats following up a blood trail in the snow! Congrats
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Post by: drewsbow on December 07, 2008, 06:11:00 PM: very nice , congrats Curt :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Post by: Ybuck on December 07, 2008, 06:25:00 PM: Great looking doe! Congratulations!
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Post by: Fritz on December 07, 2008, 06:26:00 PM: Congrats!!! Great pics!!! Love the mohawk and white blaze. That's a mighty big doe. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: hogdancer on December 07, 2008, 06:31:00 PM: :clapper: really cool looking deer.
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Post by: ohiobowhunt on December 07, 2008, 06:34:00 PM: :clapper:
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Post by: 3-Under on December 07, 2008, 06:41:00 PM: Gotta love that snow!
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Post by: 1/4 away on December 07, 2008, 06:49:00 PM: Way to go , Curt!! :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: twosheds on December 07, 2008, 06:53:00 PM: Congrats curt!! She looks like a mature doe. Good going and you gotta love blood trails in the snow. Tripper
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Post by: dadto2 on December 07, 2008, 06:55:00 PM: Very sweet wish we would get some snow that would hang around. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Chris Surtees on December 07, 2008, 07:30:00 PM: :bigsmyl:
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Post by: bentpole on December 07, 2008, 07:38:00 PM: Way to go! Congrats! :bigsmyl:
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Post by: 4runr on December 07, 2008, 07:38:00 PM: Well done Curt!
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Post by: Huntrdfk on December 07, 2008, 07:50:00 PM: Way to go Curt, she looks like a big doe...... :thumbsup:

David
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Post by: Danny Rowan on December 07, 2008, 08:01:00 PM: Way to go Curt my friend.

Danny
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 07, 2008, 08:07:00 PM: HEY!! Shouldn't you be workin or something?
:bigsmyl: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mark Baker on December 07, 2008, 08:08:00 PM: Those big ol' does are every bit as good a trophy sometimes as the bucks....nice going, and yes, that snow is always a blessing. Congrats!
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Post by: Shape Shifter on December 07, 2008, 08:11:00 PM: Kurt:

Nice pic, nice deer and nice bow. How do you like those Snuffers with all that weight up front?
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Post by: Doug Campbell on December 07, 2008, 08:27:00 PM: Sweet!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: rabbitman on December 07, 2008, 08:29:00 PM: :thumbsup: Way to go Curt.
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Post by: Tdog on December 07, 2008, 08:32:00 PM: That's a big doe.Very cool pix...Congrats...Tucker
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Post by: JESSE69 on December 07, 2008, 08:44:00 PM: Nice deer,luv the snow. :clapper:
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Post by: Guru on December 07, 2008, 08:49:00 PM: Thanx fellas...I really appreciate the kind words.....

Been kind'of a rough road for me this season...hardly any chance to hunt(work), and when I did get out it was always something...fickle winds, tresspassers, etc....

I can still count my hunts this year on two hands.....that's not much almost 2 months into the season!

Al, That would be snow...something I don't even get much of a chance to hunt in....

No Cams, Thanx bud....some of my most memorable hunts have resulted in "just a doe"...

Very funny Charlie ;)

Yes sir Mark...without a doubt! These are "hunted" deer too....sharp as a knife!

SS, I love them...about all I've used for the past 5 years...only switch to WW when I think I might need a little more penetration(big hogs,Elk)

Doug, I killed her about 50 yds up the creek from where you hunted. Came from where I told you they cross the road. Good thing I was parked by the "barn"...I also have some good news for when you come back....

This is one I passed on after I shot the other...one was enough for today.....

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Todays tree...Lone Wolf climber...

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Shot was 17yds, she went about 100yds after the shot....Liver and one lung....
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Post by: vermonster13 on December 07, 2008, 09:01:00 PM: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Shaun on December 07, 2008, 09:09:00 PM: Nice Curt! Big ol' doe is the matriarch of the woods, much tougher quarry than those antlered deer. Good Hunting! (see you in three weeks)
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Post by: 3dmuzzy on December 07, 2008, 09:10:00 PM: Curt, I know you have been working some long hours this year,glad to see you made it out a few times.Same here some of my best memories are some smart old does congrats on the late season deer.>>>>-----> ED
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Post by: ron w on December 07, 2008, 09:12:00 PM: Was she collecting Social Security checks, she's and old girl. Nice job!!!!
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Post by: tarponnut on December 07, 2008, 10:13:00 PM: Great job, excellent photos!
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on December 07, 2008, 10:40:00 PM: Congrats Curt!!!

Just a little "training" for Cy for the end of the month? ;) Looks like she knows what to do pretty well!
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Post by: beachbowhunter on December 07, 2008, 10:44:00 PM: Congrats! Very nice photos... :cool:
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Post by: woodchucker on December 07, 2008, 10:59:00 PM: CONGRATULATIONS Curt!!!!!!!!!!

:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

What time did you shoot her??? I hunted from 7am untill noon and never saw a hair LOL!!!!!
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 07, 2008, 11:17:00 PM: Sweet Bro!

Hey, where did you get those arrow wraps? Do only the "Gurus" get those?

Ryan
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Post by: IB on December 07, 2008, 11:30:00 PM: (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d171/IronBull_/Smileys/awesomesmiley.gif) AS ALWAYS!!

I don't get it, you have twice as much snow on the ground as I do :banghead: :banghead: Ain't fair I tell Ya :goldtooth:
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Post by: peter c iacavazzi on December 08, 2008, 01:53:00 AM: Very nice my friend!! Way too go.

Peter
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on December 08, 2008, 02:55:00 AM: Good job!
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Post by: Stone Knife on December 08, 2008, 04:13:00 AM: well done :thumbsup:
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Post by: Randy Morin on December 08, 2008, 08:42:00 AM: Nice Curt! Congrats on a nice character doe.

Sitka gear clothing?...no way! ;)

Yeah we just got dumped on so I hope the snows still here come Wed. and Friday when I get to get out after some does too. It definitely is better with the snow!!
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Post by: Bjorn on December 08, 2008, 09:13:00 AM: That was great Curt!! Thanks and Congrats!
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Post by: swampbuck on December 08, 2008, 09:34:00 AM: Congrads Curt :thumbsup:
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Post by: Blasterjdh on December 08, 2008, 10:24:00 AM: :thumbsup: Congrads
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Post by: Wile E. Coyote on December 08, 2008, 11:54:00 AM: Nice One Bro. She's a Beauty.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 08, 2008, 12:05:00 PM: :thumbsup:
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Post by: BMN on December 08, 2008, 12:15:00 PM: Congrats Curt! There is just something special about hunting in the snow. I wish I had the opportunity to do it more often.
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Post by: Jack Denbow on December 08, 2008, 02:01:00 PM: Way cool Curt.
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Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 08, 2008, 02:59:00 PM: You da man!!! congrats bud!!!Mark#78
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Post by: jonsimoneau on December 08, 2008, 06:19:00 PM: Nicely done Curt! That's a sweet looking bow too!
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Post by: medic77 on December 08, 2008, 06:21:00 PM: Congrats, I am jealous, I always wanted to get one in the snow
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Post by: melsdad on December 08, 2008, 06:53:00 PM: Nice Doe! those blood trails sure get your heart pumping don't they?
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Post by: Guru on December 08, 2008, 09:09:00 PM: Thanx again everyone :notworthy:

Shaun...I can't wait bud!!!!

Jeff...now Cy's ready for Solana!!

Chuck...8:30 Westchester Co.

Ryan....anybody can get them bud...look on the sponsors list for Onestringers wraps...great folks to deal with....

Randy...been waiting to see your big buck pix for the year bud...

Two years ago I killed this buck that had similar white marking on his muzzle...diff. area though...only two I've ever seen like this....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/11-12buckcoyote025.jpg)
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Post by: hormoan on December 08, 2008, 09:16:00 PM: :thumbsup: A great story in pictures, and a dandy doe.

Congrats Brent
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Post by: SKYLER W on December 08, 2008, 10:48:00 PM: Curt, congrats on the doe! :wavey:
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Post by: LEOPARD on December 09, 2008, 04:21:00 AM: Very nice, Curt! Congrats! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bonebuster on December 09, 2008, 07:22:00 AM: "It`s always a little sweeter in the snow"...indeed.

Plus, late season deer do not allow ANY mistakes.

Great camera work, and certainly a nice deer.

Congratulations.
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Post by: Terry Green on December 09, 2008, 10:25:00 AM: Sorry I didn't post earlier Curt...been taking care of buiz, pruning, and taking out the garbage :D

Congrats......that's a cool doe. :clapper:
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Post by: trapperDave on December 09, 2008, 10:28:00 AM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Arwin on December 09, 2008, 11:16:00 AM: Congrats on a unique doe!! If you had the dough, you should get her shoulder mounted. Deer with a mane(mowhawk) and that white blaze are hard to come by. She's purty for sure!
Hunting in the snow is such a good time, especially when trailing after a good shot. Those Snuffers are devistating on deer!!!
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Post by: gregg dudley on December 09, 2008, 05:58:00 PM: Congratulations, Curt!
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Post by: Steve O on December 09, 2008, 06:12:00 PM: Arwin, I think he "knows" a good taxidermist where he can get a deal ;)

Very unique MR. Moderator :thumbsup:
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on December 09, 2008, 06:14:00 PM: Great doe and story Curt.
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Post by: alligatordond on December 09, 2008, 08:19:00 PM: Gotta love hunting in the snow!!
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Post by: kojac on December 10, 2008, 12:18:00 AM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Post by: Guru on December 11, 2008, 05:29:00 AM: Again, thank you all very much...

Steve O... ;)

Skyler, You bet bud,Solana's gonna be awesome!!!
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 11, 2008, 07:07:00 AM: Nice job! Late season does are tough, for sure.

One thing I think only bowhunters understand, is the primal beauty of a blood trail in the snow. For me it takes the pressure off of the followup.....just follow the ground to your prize!
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Post by: SilverTip on December 11, 2008, 03:28:00 PM: Theres nothing like hunting in the snow, Its just starting to snow here, I plan on hunting in it tomorrow. nice doe and congrats.

Billy
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Post by: IndianaBowman on December 11, 2008, 03:44:00 PM: Curt, glad you found the time to get out and enjoy the season! The beautiful doe was some nice icing on the cake!

Congrats my friend!
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on December 11, 2008, 10:24:00 PM: I love these threads but I get all this info real quick as Curt and I text quite a bit. I was thrilled for my bud as has been said he has worked a lot as of late. I was supposed to call him but I have been busy myself. Congrats again bud!! Gonna try a couple more times? I am heading out tomorrow afternoon with the bunny bow!! Shawn
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Post by: Morning Star on December 12, 2008, 06:52:00 AM: Good look'n ol mayer, congrats. :thumbsup:
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Post by: SoNevada Archer on December 12, 2008, 06:57:00 AM: Very nice!
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Post by: Missouri CK on December 12, 2008, 08:28:00 AM: Great job Curt. I know when I've been working a lot I find myself mentally thinking about all the opportunities I've missed. When you finally get the chance to get in a stand and connect its just that much sweeter. Congrats.

Chris