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Offline scotbradly726

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First Deer
« on: December 10, 2020, 11:02:46 AM »
Well, last weekend was pretty exciting for me. I finally harvested my first big game. 45 years old, but only my 3rd year hunting, and really the 1st year actually putting in real effort.

I watched a lot of videos, read books, listened to podcasts, read lots on forums and listened to my friends that have years and years of hunting experience.

I took a buddy with me and we put in a classic textbook spot and stalk on this group of whitetail does, it was so much fun!

I did miss my first shot on one of them at a little over 90 yards, but was gifted a second chance. After reloading, a doe walked right up the hill at us and I was able to put her down at 25-30 yards.

I just wanna say thanks for all the advice and great information y'all put out there for us newbies to soak up.

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2020, 11:05:45 AM »
Excellent!  The smile says it all; congrats on your deer mister  :tup:
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2020, 11:06:37 AM »
Congrats on your harvest  :IBCOOL: Should make for some excellent meals this winter.
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2020, 11:08:32 AM »
Congrats, nice pic to👍
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2020, 11:09:49 AM »
Congrats on your harvest  :IBCOOL: Should make for some excellent meals this winter.
She's yummy for certain!

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2020, 11:10:24 AM »
Nice work! And will fill the freezer perfectly

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2020, 11:18:23 AM »
Congratulations!  With a muzzleloader, too! 

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2020, 11:51:02 AM »
Congrats!! Putting the time in is the key

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2020, 12:09:57 PM »
Good job, congrats!!   :tup:
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2020, 12:28:47 PM »
Congratulations Scott! Way to stick with it!
We'll see what we can do about getting you another deer next year!
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2020, 12:39:51 PM »
Beautiful country you were in too
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2020, 01:46:24 PM »
Congrats man!! Nothing beats that first one!

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2020, 04:02:14 PM »
Honestly, It doesn’t matter how many deer you kill, you’ll never forget your first.  I’ve been blessed to take a lot of deer in my life, including several trophy bucks and I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited than I was to take my first.  I shot a whitetail spike in 1991 near colville and can still remember it like it was yesterday.  Two of my boys got first deer this year as well!  Congrats, I hope the love of hunting never leaves you.  I sure have enjoyed the ride and still can’t sleep some nights the day before some of my favorite seasons open.

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2020, 04:23:45 PM »
Very cool and in beautiful country!! Congratulations!
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2020, 05:14:14 PM »
great job!!!!!!
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2020, 05:36:55 PM »
Very cool big congrats
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2020, 05:38:44 PM »
She’ll be tasty
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2020, 05:42:49 PM »
congragts and was said before beautiful country for sure...you'll never forget your first time
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #18 on: December 10, 2020, 05:43:25 PM »
Doe is good eats especially a whitetail grats.
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2020, 07:31:40 PM »
Congrats!!!

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2020, 08:46:15 PM »
Very cool, congratulations!

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #21 on: December 11, 2020, 03:30:24 AM »
Outstanding!  Nice job.

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2020, 11:03:12 PM »
That's a really good picture to capture the memory of your first deer harvest! If you haven't already, take one of the back straps, cut up some medallions and cook em' however you like red meat cooked. That flavor of what you worked for is like nothing else.  :brew:

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2020, 11:16:13 PM »
Perfect, well done and you couldn't ask for better scenery for that pic.

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2020, 11:34:21 PM »
 :tup: nice job. Never to late to start.
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #25 on: December 16, 2020, 10:16:47 AM »
Great Job! Congratulations on the first!
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #26 on: December 18, 2020, 09:26:16 AM »
Awesome! Great job
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Re: First Deer
« Reply #27 on: December 18, 2020, 09:30:37 AM »
Congratulations!  Nothing beats seeing "Firsts" on here, so thank you for sharing!

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Re: First Deer
« Reply #28 on: December 18, 2020, 02:31:18 PM »
Awesome job... hooked for sure I bet.

 


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