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Author Topic: I let her walk....pics  (Read 420 times)

Offline joe skipp

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I let her walk....pics
« on: December 04, 2014, 08:19:00 PM »
Last week of bowhunting in Jersey, I decided to use my old Browning Cobra for a few days, then switch over to my Groves for a couple.

I eased into an afternoon spot, settled in and waited. Just before dark 4 does started working in my direction. I was just about to lock in on the largest when a 5th showed up. One look convinced me I wanted this one.

Unfortunately by the time she strolled by, too dark to risk the shot. I snuck back in the area the following afternoon hoping she would come in. She didn't disappoint me...With plenty of shooting light I got a real good look.

At 20 yds...broadside...I realized this deer was barely 100 lbs, so all I did was snap a photo. Hoping she makes it through the season and grows up. Then..hopefully we cross paths again.

The Browning and a quiver full of arrows...

 


The deer I wanted in the worst way....

 
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Offline ron w

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2014, 08:22:00 PM »
Neat, I like piebald's, I think I would have passed her also......believe it or not!
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Offline pdk25

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2014, 08:23:00 PM »
Can't see the pics from this computer, but nice to let them grow up.  Around here, a 100# doe is probably not gonna get much heavier.
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Offline Stone Knife

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2014, 08:24:00 PM »
Nice pic Skipper   :thumbsup:
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Offline tracker12

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2014, 08:47:00 PM »
Piebalds are the coolest.  I have had serval shots here in MD but have always past.
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Offline awbowman

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2014, 08:53:00 PM »
I have a buddy that's been watching a piebald buck for four years.  He's now a pretty wide 6 point.  Time to take him out
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Offline mangonboat

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2014, 08:54:00 PM »
Nice treat to see her up close!
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Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2014, 08:59:00 PM »
Skipper is getting soft.   :readit:    :rolleyes:    

Neat photos Joe, must have been neat to see in person.
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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2014, 09:01:00 PM »
Nice story Joe. I hope you get to see her again next year. I'm sure you'll be able to recognize her from the rest.   :D  

Love the old Browning and back quiver. I'll probably take out an old Howatt or two to finish the Maryland season.
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Offline LITTLEBIGMAN

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2014, 09:03:00 PM »
good for you!! you will reap the rewards of being gratious in the woods.
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Offline SheltonCreeker

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2014, 09:04:00 PM »
Awesome pic. I understanding passing. Sometimes its the right thing to do. Thanks for sharing.
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Offline GUYZER

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2014, 09:29:00 PM »
I am with you 100% Joe!!That is what being a real woodsman is all about.

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Offline jax

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2014, 09:31:00 PM »
I would have passed too.
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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2014, 09:38:00 PM »
Marvelous outing!
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Offline Wannabe1

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2014, 09:43:00 PM »
Great pics and great decision to let her go another year!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Stump73

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2014, 09:56:00 PM »
Very beautiful encounter! Maybe you will cross paths again.
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Offline KyStickbow

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2014, 10:14:00 PM »
Thats awesome....I hope to see a piebald one day!!
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Offline sheepdogreno

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2014, 11:15:00 PM »
Wow very cool never seen one in person!
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Offline Jerry Jeffer

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2014, 12:01:00 AM »
Piebalds are cool, but what about that buck you got?   ;)
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Offline Sean B

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Re: I let her walk....pics
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2014, 05:27:00 AM »
Its the journey......and it looks you had a great one!
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