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Offline GingivitisKahn

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My first whitetail
« on: October 13, 2007, 02:58:00 PM »
Well, I've been trying to stick one of these for quite some time.  This morning, I finally got this doe.

 

Interestingly, she died right next to what turns out to be the first rub I've seen this year (over my shoulder in the pic).

The bow is a 55# DH Hunter with a bit of twist in the lower limb.  The arrow is an Easton XX78 tipped with a Magnus two-blade.

I shot her from the ground at about 30 yards on public land just a bit north of Columbus.  I hit her a bit farther back than I would have liked so I had to put another one in her when we found her.   Hopefully my next shot will be better.  

Now the big question is - what to do with the hide.

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Offline Jason Lester

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2007, 04:15:00 PM »
Congrats!!

30 yards is a long shot for me. I won't take that long of a shot in the woods. You did good to find her and get another shot into her. She's a nice looking doe.

BTW you should be able to get the twist out of that limb easy enough. I think there may be a "how to" on it.
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Offline bearhair

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2007, 04:24:00 PM »
Good for you!!!  I hope to join you with a first deer thread of my own as I have the last 2 weeks of Oct off.
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2007, 04:26:00 PM »
great job and nice kill. its always a nice feeling to be in the woods, but reuturing with venison just completes the day. good job man.

-cory
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Offline steadman

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2007, 04:32:00 PM »
Very nice! Congrats!  :thumbsup:
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2007, 04:33:00 PM »
Very well done! Congrats!
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2007, 04:49:00 PM »
good job.
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Offline horsin'around

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2007, 05:13:00 PM »
Good job!! Hope there are a lot more to follow..Mike...
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2007, 05:38:00 PM »
Well Done!!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Kevin Bahr

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2007, 06:05:00 PM »
Congratulations!  Nothing compares to your first one.
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Offline rh44mag

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2007, 06:15:00 PM »
Congrats!!  btw what is the brace height on the bow?
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Offline John D

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2007, 06:23:00 PM »
CONGRATS!   :thumbsup:      :clapper:
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2007, 08:01:00 PM »
congrats.... Nice DOE, Welcome to the Club
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Offline sunshine

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2007, 08:05:00 PM »
sweeeeeeeet. i've been there and know your excitement. a trophy you will never forget. congrats. tim.
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Offline Fletcher

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2007, 08:52:00 PM »
WAY TO GO!!!  Nice mature doe, too.  One of the toughest targets in the woods.  Good job on her recovery, too.     :clapper:
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2007, 08:56:00 PM »
Great job on a nice looking doe!!
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Offline Bonebuster

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2007, 09:39:00 PM »
Great job. Great follow up too. Sometimes the toughest part of the hunt begins after the shot.

Your smile says it all!
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Offline mmgrode

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2007, 09:51:00 PM »
Congratulations!! Were you still hunting or sitting when you shot her? Matt
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Offline hoebow

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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2007, 09:58:00 PM »
30 yards. That's what Iam talking about. I know that the ethical police try to limit free Americans, but I say if you can, do it. Art Young and Saxon Pope took game at 60+ yards. Did the ethical police forget that? Ok I am off my soap box. Great Job and Keep it up. By the way my longest ever was 27 Steps. Just thought you would like to know. Good LUCK
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Re: My first whitetail
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2007, 10:03:00 PM »
Congrats.
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