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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: SpokaneSlayer on November 27, 2009, 08:32:12 PM

Title: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: SpokaneSlayer 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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Entrance wound
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Exit Wound
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Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 27, 2009, 08:34:17 PM: congrats great story and right up, and perfect shot
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Tony 270WSM on November 27, 2009, 08:34:42 PM: Congrats, nice buck
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Big10gauge on November 27, 2009, 08:35:01 PM: Congrats and nice shot, Hopefully the first of many.
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: jackelope 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.
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: PolarBear on November 27, 2009, 08:35:33 PM: Well done, congratulations!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Track-er on November 27, 2009, 08:36:17 PM: Great story and nice Whitie.

Mike
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Gutpile 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:
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: fishunt247 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.
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on November 27, 2009, 08:41:33 PM: Very Nice Buck! Congrats!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 27, 2009, 08:42:29 PM: Excellent first deer!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Grizzly95 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.
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on November 27, 2009, 09:19:43 PM: Quote from: Grizzly95 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.
: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.
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: bow4elk 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:
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Jeffrey on November 27, 2009, 09:46:22 PM: Yes sir- Great buck for sure!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Alaska316 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.
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: huntnphool on November 28, 2009, 01:12:43 AM: Perfect shot, well done
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: saylean on November 28, 2009, 01:17:11 AM: :tup:

Very cool man! Congrats on the first and nice shot..
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: robb92 on November 28, 2009, 03:54:17 AM: Congrats!!! Nice buck!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: jason4429 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
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 28, 2009, 10:32:26 AM: Great Job Man!
way to keep your cool and hammer down on an awesome first deer!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: strutnrut1984 on November 28, 2009, 10:34:55 AM: good job ss keep it up .
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Rack Hunter on November 28, 2009, 10:46:42 AM: awsome buck no matter the rack. great shot and pics. :tup:
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: eastside boy on November 28, 2009, 11:16:33 AM: Good buck and great shot placement!!!!
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: IronMike on November 28, 2009, 11:24:55 AM: That's a Dandy Buck, Congrats!!! :tup:
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: Titan-1 on November 28, 2009, 07:25:58 PM: Quote
Quote from: Alaska316 on November 27, 2009, 11:03:45 PM
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:
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: GoldTip on November 28, 2009, 07:40:11 PM: Congrats on your first buck, thats a dandy. Here's a toast to many more! :brew:
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: MtnMuley on November 28, 2009, 07:49:24 PM: Congrats! Many more to come................... :)
Title: Re: First Deer Down!!! (pics and story)
Post by: xXx Archery on November 29, 2009, 09:25:16 AM: Great Buck...that is cool good job
sould like you guys have had a great year