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Author Topic: My "opening morning" in Va  (Read 1113 times)

Offline A.S.

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My "opening morning" in Va
« on: October 13, 2012, 10:28:00 AM »
As a few of you know, I have been "riding the bench" for several weeks. I sprained my shoulder about 8 weeks ago. It has been a very slow healing process. I had to miss the first week of bow season simply because I could not draw my bow.   :banghead:


Within the past week, I have had major gains in my strength. I still am far from 100%, but I have been able to shoot about a dozen good arrows the past couple days, before my shoulder gives out. I decided it was time to go climb in my favorite stand overlooking a couple huge white oaks this morning.

It took exactly 1 hour, and this happened.....   :rolleyes:

 

I had already decided that I was only going to take a close shot if given the opportunity, and that is exactly what happened. This ol' girl gave me a perfect 10 yard shot. I shot her with my Black Widow PSAX, 47@27, Axis 500 and 125gr Thunderhead. It left a blood trail my 8 year old son could have followed. It's a shame he is out of town this weekend.

 

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 10:29:00 AM »
Way to go Allen.  :thumbsup:
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 10:33:00 AM »
Allen, looking good.  Great job.
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 10:33:00 AM »
Nice doe! Glad your on the mend, I have dealt with a shoulder sprain before, no fun. Sprains seem to take forever to heal don't they.

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »
Good for you Allen!
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Offline Pat B.

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2012, 10:36:00 AM »
Glad you're back in the woods !!

It's just terrible to miss bow season, been there.

Good shooting!

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2012, 10:41:00 AM »
Good job. RC

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2012, 10:43:00 AM »
Way to go Allen!!!
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2012, 10:44:00 AM »
Congrats!    :thumbsup:
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2012, 10:59:00 AM »
Outstanding!
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2012, 11:20:00 AM »
Nice deer Allen. Hope your shoulder continues to heal.

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2012, 11:24:00 AM »
Congrats, Allen...don't re-hurt nuthin'.

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2012, 11:28:00 AM »
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2012, 11:28:00 AM »
Way to go Allen

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2012, 11:31:00 AM »
Congrats!   :archer:
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2012, 11:31:00 AM »
Thanks guys!  4 weeks ago I was not able to draw my son's 20# recurve. It has been a slow (at least it seems slow) healing process. I knew if I took a shot this morning that it would have to be a close one. I guess it helps to get lucky once in a while!

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2012, 11:35:00 AM »
How am I not surprised?  :)  Good shootin buddy!
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2012, 12:59:00 PM »
Very nice Brother! Even with one wing you can shoot better than most of us. Deer beware!
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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2012, 01:07:00 PM »
Thanks TJ!  I just realized that I have another tag that I can punch today. Time to get back after them!

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Re: My "opening morning" in Va
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2012, 01:12:00 PM »
Great job Allen!! Take it easy on the draggin tho!!
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