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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 »
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on December 10, 2020, 11:06:37 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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