I called this buck in with a "can call" right before dark last night. Didn't think he was ever gonna give me an opportunity to shoot. He finally presented me with a shot at about 18 yds. I shot him a little high, but it did its job. He ran about 80 yds and piled up. I killed him with a selfbow I made from an osage stave that I believe I got from Pat B a yr or so ago...traded it for a coyote fur. Started the bow this Sept. and finished the bow Sept 23, 2011. 48lb @ 28 60inches long. I made a vow when I completed it, that I would shoot anything that gave me an opportunity. Anything taken with this bow was going to be a trophy no matter what the size was. I've harvested several deer and a few decent bucks in my life, but this is by far the most satisfying I've ever had. I made a bow with my own two hands and harvested a deer with it. To me, it doesn't get any better than that.
Topic: 1st Selfbow Harvest (Read 878 times)
