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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: scotbradly726 on December 10, 2020, 11:02:46 AM

Title: First Deer
Post by: scotbradly726 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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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 10, 2020, 11:05:45 AM: Excellent! The smile says it all; congrats on your deer mister :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 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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Post by: lewy on December 10, 2020, 11:08:32 AM: Congrats, nice pic to👍
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Post by: scotbradly726 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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Post by: 257wbymagkiller on December 10, 2020, 11:10:24 AM: Nice work! And will fill the freezer perfectly
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Post by: elkboy on December 10, 2020, 11:18:23 AM: Congratulations! With a muzzleloader, too!
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Post by: Onewhohikes on December 10, 2020, 11:51:02 AM: Congrats!! Putting the time in is the key
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on December 10, 2020, 12:09:57 PM: Good job, congrats!! :tup:
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Post by: The Big Game Hunter 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!
John
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Post by: X-Force on December 10, 2020, 12:39:51 PM: Beautiful country you were in too
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Post by: Huntnfish89 on December 10, 2020, 01:46:24 PM: Congrats man!! Nothing beats that first one!
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Post by: Kazekurt 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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Post by: cbond3318 on December 10, 2020, 04:23:45 PM: Very cool and in beautiful country!! Congratulations!
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Post by: dvolmer on December 10, 2020, 05:14:14 PM: great job!!!!!!
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Post by: huntnfmly on December 10, 2020, 05:36:55 PM: Very cool big congrats
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Post by: MADMAX on December 10, 2020, 05:38:44 PM: She’ll be tasty
Congrats
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Post by: brew 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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Post by: csaaphill on December 10, 2020, 05:43:25 PM: Doe is good eats especially a whitetail grats.
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 10, 2020, 07:31:40 PM: Congrats!!!
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Post by: Harbor_hunter on December 10, 2020, 08:46:15 PM: Very cool, congratulations!
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 11, 2020, 03:30:24 AM: Outstanding! Nice job.
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Post by: OutHouse 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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Post by: northwesthunter84 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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Post by: Turner89 on December 12, 2020, 11:34:21 PM: :tup: nice job. Never to late to start.
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Post by: SpurInSpokane on December 16, 2020, 10:16:47 AM: Great Job! Congratulations on the first!
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Post by: The Fin on December 18, 2020, 09:26:16 AM: Awesome! Great job
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 18, 2020, 09:30:37 AM: Congratulations! Nothing beats seeing "Firsts" on here, so thank you for sharing!
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Post by: Igottanewknee on December 18, 2020, 02:31:18 PM: Awesome job... hooked for sure I bet.