A chilly morning, but things got warmer with my Tall Tines.

[Dirtybird]

Well it was only 15 degrees getting in the woods this morning.  I like to get in at least a half an hour before pink light.  As I was settling in I could here deer around me.  This is also the last day before are gun season opens here in Ohio, so I wanted to make good on any opportunity I had for some more freezer meat.  So as soon as it started to get light I could make out some deer heading my way at about 7:05a.m..  A string of does and yearlings were coming my way.  There was frost and ice crystals on all the tops of their backs.  As they went by I tried to pick one of the mature does.  One good size doe stepped into one of my shooting lanes at a whopping five yards.  I picked a spot and loosed an arrow.  She took two bounds and just stood there for about twenty seconds or so.  I was almost thinking my eyes were deceiving me but I could hear the blood pouring out of her.  She then fell over while the other deer feed and walked by.  I sat down to soak it all in, the sunrise, the fresh cool air, and the wonderful gift of nature.  I'll have some pics to follow.  

[longbowben]

Congrats, i gave it my last try this evening didnt work out for me.

[Traddict]

Congratulations!

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Nice!!! That arrow must have really "zipped" through her. Congrats on closing the season with her. Tell us about the set up?...Ryan

[Dirtybird]

She fell within 15 yards, but I still like to follow the trail for some reason.  The bow was a 60"57#@28.  Kinda mad that my broadhead took on a little damage from hitting a rock after it blew through her.

[Dirtybird]

I've been blessed with having many cloce encounters with some really nice bucks.  I actually blew a pop shot earlier in the year on a very nice 8 pt.  Shot right over his back from my on lack of concentration from not picking a spot.  But this is my third doe this year and I am very pleased with the memories I have from another great season.

[Gatekeeper]

Cool! Three does...way to go. Congratulations.

[wildgame]

congrats!!!

[Steve O]

SWEET!

I'd like to hear the story behind the name on that bow...

[Dirtybird]

Brian told me he was going to name my bow that at ETAR because I own a pizzeria.  So that's how that one came about.  But the funny thing is when I look at this bow it just seems to fit.  The veneers are something to be seen in person, the pics don't do them any justice.  You going to be at K-zoo Steve?  I hope all is well and you get to out some and hunt.

[Steve O]

  for some reason I had visions of the Golden Arches!  Yes I will be at Kzoo at the Sitka Gear booth, look forward to seeing you.

[pdk25]

Nice job, Dave. Or should I say Grizzly Adams?

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Sweet vest too!!

[Dirtybird]

I know Pat,  this thing getting pretty thick.  How's your new home and season going for you?

[Dirtybird]

Hey Ryan if it gets any colder I might have to have your buddy make me one of those home brew body suits.

[varmint101]

Congrats!  Great looking bow and nice field pictures too!

[pdk25]

Going great, but this south wind is killing me. A small 6 point and a doe so far.

[Irish Archer]

Congrats. Good deer. Nice job.

[pete p]

nice bow, good deer, i like that winona camo!

[cacciatore]

Congrats for a great shot,you are been lucky to see it falling in view.I use most of the thing you have:the Swaros,the Winoma.the TT.the WWs.