How many looking for first trad kill

[mqqse]

I'm in....missed the big boy last year at 12 yds and I sure as heck don't want to write the same story again this year.

[Oregon Bill]

I'm looking forward to my first bow harvest, period. Missed a couple of blacktails many years ago with a wheelbow, but hope make the connection this fall with my Fred Bear Montana. Also have a couple of judos and blunts that I hope to use on grouse and rabbits.Someday I hope to do it all with primitive tackle, but my knapping and selfbow-making skills are a long way from ready for prime time.

[gatorgar]

I'm that club.  Taken countless small game with a longbow and javalina, we consider those small game.  I'm really hoping for a nice hog or fat doe this year.  7 days till the opener, can you guess where I'll be.

[Crazyhorse]

Count me in, big change from a Compound to a Recurve. But as theu say "Someone has to do it and I guess I'm elected"

[stick_string]

Might as well throw me in the pot...I got rid of the wheels this summer.  Figure anything that will come within 40 yards can come within 25.

[MI_Bowhunter]

I've never taken a deer with a bow.

I took a lot of small game with my wheel bow years ago and a few grouse with my trad gear but never anything larger.    I see a fair amount of deer, just haven't had the right shot opportunity.

[MI_Bowhunter]

Originally posted by MI_Bowhunter:
I've never taken a deer with a bow. (there,  I've said it     :(   )  

I took a lot of small game with my wheel bow years ago and a few grouse with my trad gear but never anything larger.    I see a fair amount of deer, just haven't had the right shot opportunity.

Sorry meant to edit and hit quote by mistake

[EASTERNARCHER]

I've killed alot of rabbits in my dad, but I'm hopeful I get a crack at a deer on October 1st. with my homemade longbow. A first in more ways than one eh?

[Diane.A]

I'm still trying. Had a Doe at 12 yards at 11:20 this morning. She knew something was wrong just stuck her head from behind the tree and stomped and head bobbed. Please lord give me a stupid spike.
Does are too smart.

45#@28", 45"ntn Horse bow perfect for bush.

[Yaak]

I had a chance at a huge 8 pointer last year, but wasn't ready for the shot! Hopefully, it will all come together this year .

-Yaak

[kingrider]

Started trad this year after 23 years hunting with wheels,about 38 deer with the compound--I'll be so pumped for one this year with the Widow or Whip.Shot a ton of arrows so far-broadheads flyin good-as long as I pick a spot and add back tension the deer better look out!

[BobW]

I'm part of this crowd....

[matt matney]

Man,  I thought i was the only one out there.  This is my second season trying hard.

[fxe]

This is my second year with the recurve.Last year I didn't even shoot.I plan to put my first one on the ground this year.  

[jmack]

I had my first big game kill last year on a big nasty hog, but it was with a gun... This year, I'm only taking the bow, and am hoping for my first deer.

[L.I.Hunter]

I'm looking for a big game kill also.I've taken small game though now it's time to move up.Sold my compound to a friend.Last year right befor deer season opened I had doubts and picked up the wheels that won't happen again.

[pseman]

Hey guys, thanks for the responses. Kinda nice to know I got some company out there. I say when the first of us connects this year, start a thread for "First Trad Kills" and hopefully we can fill up as many pages as this thread with pics of our first kills.

Good luck to all,

Mark

[Jim Harris]

I have shot some small game, rabbits, squirrels, etc. Oh, and one 12" alligator lizard. I shot an arrow at an 80 yard target on one of our local ranges and shot under the the target stand. When I pulled the arrow out from under the stand the arrow was sticking in the lizard.
I haven't shot any big game yet. Not that I haven't tried. Maybe soon....

[Matty]

Yeah I guess, me too.  Elk season ends today.  and I can tell you.  If I'm at my computer responding to this...The season is over.... that means I'm ...0 for 3..  I', gonna hunt whitetails this year though, So increasing my chances..

[Black Gold]

Me too!....Looking to connect with a boar and buck this coming Saturday here in Texas.....Killed tons with rifles, pistols, spear, and bowie knife, but I hope to put my first arrow in one this year with my longbow!