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Offline Smossy

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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #75 on: September 21, 2015, 08:10:49 PM »
Congrats smossy. Keep us updated on your season.  :tup:

If people don't want to hear how your seasons going they dont have to check the thread.
Absolutely will, thanks for all the positive feedback everyone, makes it alittle less painfull. Gonna go attempt to cutt off the backstraps for dinner then send the deer to the butcher in the morning. Wish me luck.  :EAT: I got alot more hunting to do this year. Ill try to keep everyone "who cares" posted.
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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #76 on: September 21, 2015, 08:19:28 PM »
I care :tup: Cant wait to hear more. Make sure the gopro is on!!

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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #77 on: September 21, 2015, 08:20:35 PM »
Good deal Smossy.  Still hoping for spear+bear+go pro...

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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #78 on: September 21, 2015, 08:22:04 PM »
  Need any help cutting?

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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #79 on: September 21, 2015, 08:25:29 PM »
I drive over there and see what they're talking about, Its a small deer. The younger guy starts laughing and goes "Its a baby, you shot bambi" and just keeps laughing, at this point Ive seen it and I feel like complete crap, It WAS a small deer and I had to deal with these people laughing at me. Anyways, I throw the deer in the back of the truck, tag it, and leave... That about sums it up.  :sry: Alittle long.

You could be my best friend or family member and I am still ribbing you about the size. But you did everything right and have nothing to be ashamed about.

Now is time to reflect and learn from this experience. What did you do right, what did you do wrong or could have done different? Did you have everything you needed? What stuff did you not need that may be left at home next time?

Now is also time to start scouting new areas for next year, helping the old lady find a deer and learning how to cut up your own animal.

Congrats.




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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #80 on: September 21, 2015, 08:28:46 PM »
Good deal Smossy.  Still hoping for spear+bear+go pro...
Hah you remember, Still waiting on a spear season though  :dunno:
Not sure who I need to talk to about that one. I have two gopros now and Ive tried to get better about taking atleast one with me, Now turning it on is another story lol
  Need any help cutting?
Hey man thanks, I appreciate the offer.. At this point no, Im gonna go just slice away and Ive already planned on taking it to the butchers in the morning. I will happily keep you in mind for the future as Id love to learn how to butcher my own stuff. No family or friends hunt though so Im on me own or on here lol
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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #81 on: September 21, 2015, 08:30:46 PM »
I drive over there and see what they're talking about, Its a small deer. The younger guy starts laughing and goes "Its a baby, you shot bambi" and just keeps laughing, at this point Ive seen it and I feel like complete crap, It WAS a small deer and I had to deal with these people laughing at me. Anyways, I throw the deer in the back of the truck, tag it, and leave... That about sums it up.  :sry: Alittle long.

You could be my best friend or family member and I am still ribbing you about the size. But you did everything right and have nothing to be ashamed about.

Now is time to reflect and learn from this experience. What did you do right, what did you do wrong or could have done different? Did you have everything you needed? What stuff did you not need that may be left at home next time?

Now is also time to start scouting new areas for next year, helping the old lady find a deer and learning how to cut up your own animal.

Congrats.
Yeah family and friends I would brush it off no problem. One of the locals who has no idea who I am, kinda hard to brush that one off. I didnt even take my pack with me this time, seemed like dead weight, just a knife, flashlight and my bow.
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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #82 on: September 21, 2015, 08:38:49 PM »
I drive over there and see what they're talking about, Its a small deer. The younger guy starts laughing and goes "Its a baby, you shot bambi" and just keeps laughing, at this point Ive seen it and I feel like complete crap, It WAS a small deer and I had to deal with these people laughing at me. Anyways, I throw the deer in the back of the truck, tag it, and leave... That about sums it up.  :sry: Alittle long.

You could be my best friend or family member and I am still ribbing you about the size. But you did everything right and have nothing to be ashamed about.

Now is time to reflect and learn from this experience. What did you do right, what did you do wrong or could have done different? Did you have everything you needed? What stuff did you not need that may be left at home next time?

Now is also time to start scouting new areas for next year, helping the old lady find a deer and learning how to cut up your own animal.

Congrats.
Yeah family and friends I would brush it off no problem. One of the locals who has no idea who I am, kinda hard to brush that one off. I didnt even take my pack with me this time, seemed like dead weight, just a knife, flashlight and my bow.

Ah, it is what it is. In a couple years you will laugh as well.

Just remember that a good sized bt doe might only go 125 gutted. And take note of the head. If the ears seem large on a bt, it is a small deer. A spike is small compared to a mature doe. Learn size comparisons now and you will have a better idea what to pass on next year.

At least you had a knife. My brother used to take off with a rifle and a couple rounds... and always forget a knife.




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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #83 on: September 21, 2015, 09:00:28 PM »
I love your perseverance AFTER you shot your deer.

Way to work for the retrieval!
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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #84 on: September 21, 2015, 09:01:22 PM »
Has it really come to this on here where people post their individual hunting season. Lets just get back to where you post your story and pics under 1 thread.

Sorry Smossy didn't post his successful hunt how you would prefer, honestly I don't know why you even got on here to comment.  Smossy you did a great job, my first deer was a tiny doe I literally threw over my shoulder, and carried out.  I have been fortunate to take some nice animals in the years since then, but the skills that have helped me harvest more mature animals were built by learning from those earlier successes.  I also want to commend you on taking the time to find the property owner before crossing the fence, that took integrity, and it speaks volumes about your character.

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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #85 on: September 21, 2015, 09:27:43 PM »
Howed I do?
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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #86 on: September 21, 2015, 09:30:24 PM »
Looking good.  Butchering the rest is easy, just separate the muscle groups after/while removing from the bones.

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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #87 on: September 21, 2015, 09:30:37 PM »
Are those backstraps or tenderloins?  :yike:

You did good.




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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #88 on: September 21, 2015, 09:32:19 PM »
Looking good.  Butchering the rest is easy, just separate the muscle groups after/while removing from the bones.

 :yeah:

Except next time wrap those medallions in bacon and grill or broil in oven.  :tup:
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Re: Smossy's 2015 Hunting Season.
« Reply #89 on: September 21, 2015, 09:34:48 PM »
Are those backstraps or tenderloins?  :yike:

You did good.

I believe back straps from pics.

Smossy have you taken out the tenderloins from inside the hind quaters?
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