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Author Topic: That warm fuzzy feeling...  (Read 815 times)

Offline Dusty Nethery

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That warm fuzzy feeling...
« on: October 12, 2010, 04:37:00 PM »
(For those who missed it the first time, I've brought it back up to accompany the other topic)

A good friend of mine, Chris, is new to traditional archery as of June of this year. After coming to my house a few times this spring to shoot, he decided he wanted a recurve.

So, he sold his compound and tagged along with me and a few buddies to Cloverdale where he purchased a new Assenheimer Elite, 62" 52@28 and a dozen Gold Tip 35/55s at the "trade blanket". Initially, he struggled with shooting accurately, but after several nights shooting at my house, and a few 3D shoots, he became increasingly more proficient.

I ordered some of the new Hellfire broadheads from 3 Rivers, ensured they were flying well, and resharpened them for him days before season. I was fairly confident in his ability, but Chris was still unsure.

On the second day of our season, October 2, Chris climbed into his stand with plans to enjoy a cooler than normal evening. Shortly thereafter, this healthy 2 1/2 old doe strolled past at 10 yards and Chris proceeded to place an excellent quartering away shot (see photo) through her liver, the back of one lung, and dead center through the off-side lung before exiting just forward of the front leg. She only traveled 50 yards before expiring. As Chris said, "It happened fast!".

In a showing of Chris' true character, he decided to donate this doe to charity. He says the next one will be for cookin'.

I can't help but feel a little proud of Chris' good fortune. Sorry about the pics, Chris said he was worried about spoilage so he did not arrange a "natural" photo shoot.

Note: Chris is not Amish.     :D  

 

 

Offline lpcjon2

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2010, 04:41:00 PM »
Nice!!
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difference in the world, but the Marines don’t have that problem.
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Offline steadman

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2010, 04:42:00 PM »
Congrats!! :thumbsup:
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

Offline bentpole

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2010, 04:46:00 PM »
Well congrats young man on hopefully the first of many to follow!    :thumbsup:    :laughing:    :dunno:

Offline bornagainbowhunter

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2010, 04:46:00 PM »
Cool!!

Gutted and laying there she looks almost like a greyhound.  :biglaugh:
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalms 3:3

Offline Chris Shelton

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 04:56:00 PM »
NICCCEEE!!
~Chris Shelton
"By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail"~Ben Franklin

Offline Red Tailed Hawk

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 04:58:00 PM »
Doesnt get any better   :clapper:
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Offline wv lungbuster

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2010, 05:04:00 PM »
Congrats
>>>>PICK-N-STICK--->

Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2010, 05:12:00 PM »
:thumbsup:
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Offline nd chickenman

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2010, 05:12:00 PM »
Good on YOU all!!! nothing like seeing a plan come together!!

Offline Dusty Nethery

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2010, 05:22:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by bornagainbowhunter:
Cool!!

Gutted and laying there she looks almost like a greyhound.   :biglaugh:  
Same thing Chris said. I can assure you she was a portly doe with all her innards.

Dusty

Offline Son of Texas

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2010, 09:21:00 PM »
Congrats,    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Offline Goose Gossett

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2010, 09:34:00 PM »
Donating the first deer.  Now that's something.  Great job!
He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow, and concealed me in his quiver. Isaiah 49:2

Offline Dave Bowers

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2010, 09:41:00 PM »
Gota like that   :thumbsup:

Offline ishoot4thrills

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2010, 10:13:00 PM »
Excellent! Great job on a very challenging animal to bag with trad archery.
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Offline S.C. Hunter

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2010, 10:33:00 PM »
Nice!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :archer2:
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Offline bolong

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2010, 11:02:00 PM »
:thumbsup:   Congrats!  Good shooting!
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Offline mwosborn

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2010, 11:25:00 PM »
Cool!  Nice shooting!
Enjoy the hunt!  - Mitch

Offline Hooper

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2010, 01:25:00 AM »
Way to go! Congrats!
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Offline Wickles

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Re: That warm fuzzy feeling...
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2010, 01:44:00 PM »
Congrats!

How's your season going Dusty?  :scared:    :scared:

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