Post by: coonhound on September 20, 2011, 09:02:45 PM
I got to a point where I was shooting almost as good as I did RH but still fought the years of instinct built into me from shooting RH. My big fear was what was going to happen in the heat of the moment. I really hoped I could break the ice this year and build my confidence.
My usual hunting grounds were pretty tough this year and I was down to my last day so decided to hunt some of the local elk. It was a good choice, right at daylight the bulls started screaming, I snuck out onto a dry river bed and spotted a huge 6 point with a couple cows. I started cow calling and he just moved off into the brush with his cows. I decided I would try to pressure him, so I snuck up closer, still no reaction. Then I heard a different bull and he was close. I let out a long estrus moan and in he came. He stopped at 25 yds and turned broadside. I drew my bow, settled the pin and put it right where I wanted it, he ran 20 yards, stopped and fell over without even leaving the river bed. The 1st picture is actually the exit hole, I had to hold tight in the shoulder because he was quartering toward me slightly. He's not a big bull by any means but I'm thrilled and happy to break the ice.
Coon
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congrats on nice critter
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Post by: coonhound on September 21, 2011, 06:12:44 PM
Makes me feel better I woke up during spring turkey season with no vision in my right eye (I don't bow hunt) so I am learning to shoot with my left eye but holding the shotgun right handed. Adapting has been trying but doable. I can not imagine shooting a bow now left handed kudos to you!!! Mike
To be honest the gun is a bigger challenge than the bow for me. I think the firm mechanics of the bow make it easier to lock in than the gun. Or maybe it's because I only have 10 years with a RH bow and 40 years with a RH gun. Either way the gun has been much more challenging for me. I'm sure you'll master it, you can't let something like that get in the way of what you love.
Coon
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Post by: Huntbear on September 22, 2011, 09:22:02 AM
Nice bull!
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Post by: coonhound on September 22, 2011, 06:25:33 PM
Nice job Jeff!! Time practicing paid off. Curtis said you had gotten one but wasnt sure which one you'd gotten.
I heard you were successful, do you have a story?
Post by: bullcanyon on September 22, 2011, 08:09:30 PM
Post by: coonhound on September 22, 2011, 08:56:15 PM
Mine is not near as good as yours:) Hunted our normal spot and there were a few too many guys in there so I went up to another wilderness area and found a lil guy that I ended up calling in 3 times before I had a clear shot at him. I was raking trees, bugling, chuckling, and all that good stuff. He was pretty brave to come into what he thought was there:) Put one right above the heart at 28 yds. He went down the hill just a lil ways and piled up. We ended up being less than 3/4 of a mile from the trailhead. So it was a nice easy pack out. Glad I built that new cooler.
Awesome, you're getting pretty consistent at this game...
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