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First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« on: November 27, 2009, 08:32:12 PM »
It finally happened!  After 5 years of trying, I tagged my first deer.  BULLBLASTER and I got into our treestands shortly before shooting light.  Got all set and within 5 minutes, spotted the first deer.  A spike.  Pretty soon we had a couple does as well.  After the spike left, a fork horn arrived.  I looked behind us, and spotted a buck coming in but I couldn't tell how big he was.  After a bit, Chris let me know it was a shooter and to get ready.  He was following a doe, and was grunting and snort weezing.  As they came in, we thought the 2 bucks were going to fight.  But they didn't.  The forky came down and started feeding.  Soon after, the bigger buck joined him.  I had ranged this spot earlier at 12 yards, but had no shot.  He then proceeded up the trail.  Chris stood up and gave a grunt while I went to full draw.  After another grunt, the deer turned broadside.  I had also ranged this spot earlier on the spike at 22 yards.  I settled my 20 yard pin slightly high and squeezed the trigger.  After a short hiss, I heard a solid THWACK!!!!  Good hit!  The deer took off and stopped after 15 or 20 yards.  He wobbled a bit, went down, and started thrashing.  We watched as he went still.  He was done and no trailing neccessary.  We got out of the tree and I started jumping around.  I was (and still am) so pumped.  We went over to him and he was a nice little 4x3.  Not a big rack, but a trophy to me.  My very first deer.  I'll never forget it.  HUGE thanks to Chris.  Wouldn't have been possible without him.  Enjoy the pics.





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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2009, 08:34:17 PM »
congrats great story and right up, and perfect shot
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2009, 08:34:42 PM »
Congrats, nice buck

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2009, 08:35:01 PM »
Congrats and nice shot, Hopefully the first of many.
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2009, 08:35:24 PM »
perfect shot on a great 1st deer. congrats. following your stories on here i know you worked hard for him.
congrats again on the 1st of many to come.
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2009, 08:35:33 PM »
Well done, congratulations!

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2009, 08:36:17 PM »
Great story and nice Whitie.


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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2009, 08:37:35 PM »
WooHoo!!!!    :brew:  :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo:  :brew:   

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2009, 08:40:47 PM »
Nice. Glad it worked out for you finally. Its something when it finally comes together. Good buck, and perfect shot.

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2009, 08:41:33 PM »
Very Nice Buck!  Congrats!

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2009, 08:42:29 PM »
Excellent first deer!

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2009, 09:07:35 PM »
I have literally been watching paint dry (painting my basement), waiting for this post. Awesome shot!!! A trophy by any means.
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2009, 09:19:43 PM »
I have literally been watching paint dry (painting my basement), waiting for this post. Awesome shot!!! A trophy by any means.
:chuckle:  Sorry about that.  We made a run to the taxidermist.  I gave him the cape in exchange for a work credit on the euromount.

Thank you everyone for the compliments and congrats.  The Hellrazor broadheads definitely did their job.  I'll be using these next year for sure.




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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2009, 09:27:06 PM »
RIGHT ON!!!  Nothing can top that feeling!!  Making a perfect shot and watching how effective a broadhead is will build confidence like nothing else.  I'm really happy for you man!!  Bask in the glory!  :brew:
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2009, 09:46:22 PM »
Yes sir- Great buck for sure!   
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2009, 11:03:45 PM »
Thats a dandy. Its not the size of the horns that make it a trophy. I have a 2x2 hanging on my wall. That was my trophy.

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2009, 01:12:43 AM »
Perfect shot, well done
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2009, 01:17:11 AM »
 :tup:

Very cool man! Congrats on the first and nice shot..

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #18 on: November 28, 2009, 03:54:17 AM »
Congrats!!! Nice buck!
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #19 on: November 28, 2009, 06:33:31 AM »
I still remember my first buck like it was yesterday and it has been 19 years.congrats on a nice harvest

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #20 on: November 28, 2009, 10:32:26 AM »
Great Job Man!
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #21 on: November 28, 2009, 10:34:55 AM »
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #22 on: November 28, 2009, 10:46:42 AM »
awsome buck no matter the rack.  great shot and pics. :tup:

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #23 on: November 28, 2009, 11:16:33 AM »
Good buck and great shot placement!!!!
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« Reply #24 on: November 28, 2009, 11:24:55 AM »
That's a Dandy Buck, Congrats!!! :tup:
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #25 on: November 28, 2009, 07:25:58 PM »
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That's a dandy. Its not the size of the horns that make it a trophy. I have a 2x2 hanging on my wall. That was my trophy.

 :yeah: Well put. A true trophy is differant for every hunter. It's the experience you enjoyed and your special memory of that hunt!! Nice work and congratulations!!!  :bow:
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #26 on: November 28, 2009, 07:40:11 PM »
Congrats on your first buck, thats a dandy.  Here's a toast to many more! :brew:
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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #27 on: November 28, 2009, 07:49:24 PM »
Congrats!  Many more to come................... :)

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Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
« Reply #28 on: November 29, 2009, 09:25:16 AM »
Great Buck...that is cool good job
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