First Saddle and bow deer!

[wisconsinwalter]

I had always used a crossbow as I am a disabled veteran with a shoulder that got crushed after being thrown out of a hummer.

I finally have gotten strong enough after 3 surgeries to pull a bow again without much pain.

Today I was doing a dry run, I thought, just to get used to a saddle. I just got my predator and got a Mantis off of a non archery related site so I was finally ready to get in a tree.

The evening started with a doe winding me from behind. Then at 6:15, this doe walked in off of a trail I didn’t expect.

I thought if she got within 10 yards I would shoot her. She did and I did too.

I understand now about quartering and top angles. I put a great shoulder shot on her but it exited the gut.

It was a great time but my tree selection needs to improve. I set up in a skinny honey locust and was uncomfortable because of not knowing how to sit or lean as the tree did away with every movement.

Needless to say I am hooked!

My arrow

My little doe!! Lol

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[Paraiso]

That's quite the dry run! Well done.

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[wisconsinwalter]

That's quite the dry run! Well done.

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I have learned not to go out into the field even checking cameras without a bow! I was surprised for sure!


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[NATHAN]

Nice job. Congratulations

 

[NATHAN]

And welcome

 

[Wyatt_burp]

Dude, me too tonight, first bow deer I get to eat, there were 3 others that I killed but lost the meat. Congrats!

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[Wyatt_burp]

Too hot in maryland to keep her hanging so a little snack after the breakdown/pre butcher

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[Robin]

I had always used a crossbow as I am a disabled veteran with a shoulder that got crushed after being thrown out of a hummer.

I finally have gotten strong enough after 3 surgeries to pull a bow again without much pain.

Today I was doing a dry run, I thought, just to get used to a saddle. I just got my predator and got a Mantis off of a non archery related site so I was finally ready to get in a tree.

The evening started with a doe winding me from behind. Then at 6:15, this doe walked in off of a trail I didn’t expect.

I thought if she got within 10 yards I would shoot her. She did and I did too.

I understand now about quartering and top angles. I put a great shoulder shot on her but it exited the gut.

It was a great time but my tree selection needs to improve. I set up in a skinny honey locust and was uncomfortable because of not knowing how to sit or lean as the tree did away with every movement.

Needless to say I am hooked!

My arrow

My little doe!! Lol

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Congrats! A good start to your season!

 

[slonstdy]

First, I want to thank you for your service and am glad you are healing from your injury.
Way to go man!! Congrats on your new found success to saddlehunting!

 

[tanneryrat]

Congratulations! It won't take long to figure out which trees and finding your comfort zone

 

[swd]

Congrats! Feels great doesn't it?

 

[Yooper14]

Happy for you. Where are you at in the great state of wisconsin? I live in michigan on the border with Marinette. North of Green Bay if you're not familiar.

 

[wisconsinwalter]

Happy for you. Where are you at in the great state of wisconsin? I live in michigan on the border with Marinette. North of Green Bay if you're not familiar.

Near Madison with a second home in Tomahawk area


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