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Title: Finally VA Buck down....
Post by: 2hats on November 05, 2016, 10:30:00 PM
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Well its been a dry spell for me this year.No shots on any deer with my Zipper Nitro unti today. First day of Virginia Muzzle Loader Season and my bud Nook encouraged me to stay at it.
So this morning off to one of my Ole Man Ladder Stands.
 Soon after day break a doe appeared and headed away from me. A few minutes later a rustle of leaves caught my attention and a small 3 pt was chasing a couple fawns. Well the woods became a playground and lots of excitement began.
 The 3 pt made his way near me walking at a steady pace,18yds full draw and thump,shot right under him. I just shook my head in grief.I waited all season and I blow it.Thats bow hunting.
 He walks away and I notice a 5 pt making his way and he chases off the 3 pt and takes his does with him.
 I felt disgusted but happy to have witnessed Mother Natures own plans. Hearing fox hounds in the distance and wondering if they would help me out in pushing deer my way.Around 9:20 two does come from down the ridge at 12 yds but would not stop where I needed to.I again just grinned and shook my head. I noticed that they were looking back up the trail,I eased around and seen the 5pt standing 1o yards behind a small white pine. He was heading down a trail that was presenting a tough shot angle. I seen he wasn't too anxious on coming any further.I picked a spot released a magnus tipped Heritage 75 arrow into the top of the back down into the lungs. He ran off and I didn't know how good the hit was but I saw him go out of sight and thought I heard a crash. Got down 30 minutes later and started finding blood within 10 yards. The trail was easy to follow and after 100 yards or so there lay my trophy of the year. I almost gave up this year but really glad I didn't and the feeling  of this reward reminds me why I do this..A big thanks to Nook for sharing this memory and helping me drag.

Danny
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Post by: joe ashton on November 05, 2016, 10:43:00 PM
Outstanding.
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Post by: A.S. on November 06, 2016, 04:19:00 AM
great job buddy! All those 3D targets that we shoot all year finally paid off!!

   :archer:
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Post by: Jack Denbow on November 06, 2016, 08:13:00 AM
Well done Danny. Congratulations.
Jack
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Post by: ymountainman on November 06, 2016, 09:56:00 AM
Thanks for posting!
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Post by: on November 06, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
Way to go!

Congrats!

Bisch
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Post by: Big Ed on November 06, 2016, 08:06:00 PM
Way to go buddy, Leah said it's about time!
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Post by: Cool Springer on November 06, 2016, 08:23:00 PM
Nice one Danny.  I knew you would come through!
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Post by: Kopper1013 on November 06, 2016, 09:19:00 PM
Congrats
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Post by: kleine on November 07, 2016, 12:10:00 AM
Congrats!!!!
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Post by: Friend on November 07, 2016, 05:38:00 AM
Mighty fine work!
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Post by: Tim on November 07, 2016, 06:28:00 AM
Nice Danny!  Good things happen to good people!  Usually...   :biglaugh:
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Post by: Nook on November 07, 2016, 10:35:00 AM
Great day in the deer woods...  Congrats again brother..     :archer2:
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Post by: 2hats on November 07, 2016, 01:06:00 PM
Thanks yall.I really needed this harvest just to see if I  could still do it..hahaha
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Post by: Basinboy on November 07, 2016, 01:25:00 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: 2hats on November 07, 2016, 03:25:00 PM
This was the first with the Zipper Nitro.This bow has been my go to all year and a real nice shooter.....Cant wait to try it again soon...
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Post by: KyStickbow on November 26, 2016, 12:45:00 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: CraigC on November 27, 2016, 06:59:00 PM
good job!
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Post by: killzthemost on November 27, 2016, 08:01:00 PM
Congrats buddy!!! Nice deer and nice tale!