I started my traditional journey two years ago and had killed two hogs and a javelina with a recurve up until this point. I wasn't able to get a whitetail with my recurve last season and I really wanted to do it this season. This past Friday I was finally able to make it happen. A friend of mine has access to a 120 acre property just a few miles from the northern border of the world famous King Ranch. I got him into bowhunting and set him up a few spots where he killed a couple of deer this year with his compound. He let me hang a stand and try my luck at one of the doe on the property. It took a few hunts to get one in range, but I finally had one come through at 12 yards and offer me a broadside shot. My adrenaline was pumping as she came walking through. It took me a while to come to full draw as I wanted to turn the GoPro on my head on first. Her head was on a swivel when she came through and I was worried she was going to bust me. I was only 12 feet up the tree and most of the foliage had fallen off in the last couple of weeks so I was a little exposed. I have a lot of confidence in my ASAT leafy suit, so I knew if I just stayed still she wouldn't notice me. I was excited and relieved when I finally got to full draw. I was finally going to get my chance at a whitetail with a trad bow. I focused as hard as I could at a spot behind her shoulder and released when I felt comfortable. I was surprised to see the arrow blow right through her and fall out the other side as bright red as can be. I knew instantly it would be a fatal hit. She ran about 75 yards into the overgrown field and stopped. Come on, come on, I whispered as she finally spun around and fell over dead. I let out a big breath and took in the moment and all the excitement and emotion that comes with it. I've killed a lot of deer in the 24 years I've been a deer hunter and this one certainly ranks way up there with the excitement and level of accomplishment I felt. It was a moment I'll never forget and I'm glad I was able to record it so I can relive it over and over again. The bow I was using was a #50 Bear Grizzly shooting Black Eagle Vintage arrows with brass insert and 150gr 2-blade Magnus Stinger Buzzcut. My total arrow weight is 508gr and the arrow is flying 151fps. This set up has performed amazingly for me as I was able to watch all four animals I've killed run off and die within view. It's really amazing what a sharp broadhead can do.
Congrats ! Great job, your hooked now......
Way to get it done.
I sure remember my first.
Congrats, that's something to be proud of!
Quote from: StxHunter on January 25, 2022, 09:06:42 AM
I started my traditional journey two years ago and had killed two hogs and a javelina with a recurve up until this point. I wasn't able to get a whitetail with my recurve last season and I really wanted to do it this season. This past Friday I was finally able to make it happen. A friend of mine has access to a 120 acre property just a few miles from the northern border of world famous King Ranch. I got him into bowhunting and set him up a few spots where he killed a couple of deer this year with his compound. He let me hang a stand and try my luck at one of the doe on the property. It took a few hunts to get one in range, but I finally had one come through at 12 yards and offer me a broadside shot. My adrenaline was pumping as she came walking through. It took me a while to come to full draw as I wanted to turn the GoPro on my head on first. Her head was on a swivel when she came through and I was worried she was going to bust me. I was only 12 feet up the tree and most of the foliage had fallen off in the last couple of weeks so I was a little exposed. I have a lot of confidence in my ASAT leafy suit, so I knew if I just stayed still she wouldn't notice me. I was excited and relieved when I finally got to full draw. I was finally going to get my chance at a whitetail with a trad bow. I focused as hard as I could at a spot behind her shoulder and released when I felt comfortable. I was surprised to see the arrow blow right through her and fall out the other side as bright red as can be. I knew instantly it would be a fatal hit. She ran about 75 yards into the overgrown field and stopped. Come on, come on, I whispered as she finally spun around and fell over dead. I let out a big breath and took in the moment and all the excitement and emotion that comes with it. I've killed a lot of deer in the 24 years I've been a deer hunter and this one certainly ranks way up there with the excitement and level of accomplishment I felt. It was a moment I'll never forget and I'm glad I was able to record it so I can relive it over again and again. The bow I was using was a #50 Bear Grizzly shooting Black Eagle Vintage arrows with brass insert and 150gr 2-blade Magnus Stinger Buzzcuts. My total arrow weight is 508gr and the arrow flying 151fps. This set up has performed amazingly for me as I was able to watch all four animals I've killed run off and die within view. It's really amazing what a sharp broadhead can do.
ASAT leafy suit over your KUIU? How do you like it? I mean you clearly have confidence in it, but how is it as far as sound? Do the leaves interfere with the string at all?
Awesome :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Congratulations, well done.
Congrats on the first of many! :clapper:
Congratulations , Thanks for sharing / I really think Asat is one of the best camos .I wish more companies would use it . Killing anything with recurve or stick bow is a great accomplishment you should be proud .
Quote from: Elsecaller on January 25, 2022, 09:28:31 AM
Quote from: StxHunter on January 25, 2022, 09:06:42 AM
I started my traditional journey two years ago and had killed two hogs and a javelina with a recurve up until this point. I wasn't able to get a whitetail with my recurve last season and I really wanted to do it this season. This past Friday I was finally able to make it happen. A friend of mine has access to a 120 acre property just a few miles from the northern border of world famous King Ranch. I got him into bowhunting and set him up a few spots where he killed a couple of deer this year with his compound. He let me hang a stand and try my luck at one of the doe on the property. It took a few hunts to get one in range, but I finally had one come through at 12 yards and offer me a broadside shot. My adrenaline was pumping as she came walking through. It took me a while to come to full draw as I wanted to turn the GoPro on my head on first. Her head was on a swivel when she came through and I was worried she was going to bust me. I was only 12 feet up the tree and most of the foliage had fallen off in the last couple of weeks so I was a little exposed. I have a lot of confidence in my ASAT leafy suit, so I knew if I just stayed still she wouldn't notice me. I was excited and relieved when I finally got to full draw. I was finally going to get my chance at a whitetail with a trad bow. I focused as hard as I could at a spot behind her shoulder and released when I felt comfortable. I was surprised to see the arrow blow right through her and fall out the other side as bright red as can be. I knew instantly it would be a fatal hit. She ran about 75 yards into the overgrown field and stopped. Come on, come on, I whispered as she finally spun around and fell over dead. I let out a big breath and took in the moment and all the excitement and emotion that comes with it. I've killed a lot of deer in the 24 years I've been a deer hunter and this one certainly ranks way up there with the excitement and level of accomplishment I felt. It was a moment I'll never forget and I'm glad I was able to record it so I can relive it over again and again. The bow I was using was a #50 Bear Grizzly shooting Black Eagle Vintage arrows with brass insert and 150gr 2-blade Magnus Stinger Buzzcuts. My total arrow weight is 508gr and the arrow flying 151fps. This set up has performed amazingly for me as I was able to watch all four animals I've killed run off and die within view. It's really amazing what a sharp broadhead can do.
ASAT leafy suit over your KUIU? How do you like it? I mean you clearly have confidence in it, but how is it as far as sound? Do the leaves interfere with the string at all?
It really doesn't make any sound at all. The Kuiu Axis jacket I was wearing under it made more sound at the draw than the leafy did. I haven't had a problem with the leaves interfering the string. I have a lot of confidence with this leafy suit. There are places I hunt where I'm allowed to hunt hogs and have had many deer inside 15yds that never knew I was there. And these were in trees where I was only 6-8ft off the ground with minimal cover.
Way to go
Great job!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: StxHunter on January 25, 2022, 09:49:46 AM
Quote from: Elsecaller on January 25, 2022, 09:28:31 AM
Quote from: StxHunter on January 25, 2022, 09:06:42 AM
I started my traditional journey two years ago and had killed two hogs and a javelina with a recurve up until this point. I wasn't able to get a whitetail with my recurve last season and I really wanted to do it this season. This past Friday I was finally able to make it happen. A friend of mine has access to a 120 acre property just a few miles from the northern border of world famous King Ranch. I got him into bowhunting and set him up a few spots where he killed a couple of deer this year with his compound. He let me hang a stand and try my luck at one of the doe on the property. It took a few hunts to get one in range, but I finally had one come through at 12 yards and offer me a broadside shot. My adrenaline was pumping as she came walking through. It took me a while to come to full draw as I wanted to turn the GoPro on my head on first. Her head was on a swivel when she came through and I was worried she was going to bust me. I was only 12 feet up the tree and most of the foliage had fallen off in the last couple of weeks so I was a little exposed. I have a lot of confidence in my ASAT leafy suit, so I knew if I just stayed still she wouldn't notice me. I was excited and relieved when I finally got to full draw. I was finally going to get my chance at a whitetail with a trad bow. I focused as hard as I could at a spot behind her shoulder and released when I felt comfortable. I was surprised to see the arrow blow right through her and fall out the other side as bright red as can be. I knew instantly it would be a fatal hit. She ran about 75 yards into the overgrown field and stopped. Come on, come on, I whispered as she finally spun around and fell over dead. I let out a big breath and took in the moment and all the excitement and emotion that comes with it. I've killed a lot of deer in the 24 years I've been a deer hunter and this one certainly ranks way up there with the excitement and level of accomplishment I felt. It was a moment I'll never forget and I'm glad I was able to record it so I can relive it over again and again. The bow I was using was a #50 Bear Grizzly shooting Black Eagle Vintage arrows with brass insert and 150gr 2-blade Magnus Stinger Buzzcuts. My total arrow weight is 508gr and the arrow flying 151fps. This set up has performed amazingly for me as I was able to watch all four animals I've killed run off and die within view. It's really amazing what a sharp broadhead can do.
ASAT leafy suit over your KUIU? How do you like it? I mean you clearly have confidence in it, but how is it as far as sound? Do the leaves interfere with the string at all?
It really doesn't make any sound at all. The Kuiu Axis jacket I was wearing under it made more sound at the draw than the leafy did. I haven't had a problem with the leaves interfering the string. I have a lot of confidence with this leafy suit. There are places I hunt where I'm allowed to hunt hogs and have had many deer inside 15yds that never knew I was there. And these were in trees where I was only 6-8ft off the ground with minimal cover.
Good to hear. I wear a mix of regular ASAT and light open pattern plaids depending on the day, but I'm really thinking about investing in a leafy suit. Not that I have trouble with my current set-up, but when instinctive shooting a recurve I'll take any little advantage I can get.
That is fantastic....
Congrats.....
:thumbsup:
congratts! on your first deer. :thumbsup:
great read!
great kill!
congratulations!!!
RAFA!!! Way to go buddy. Beautiful mature doe.
:thumbsup:
Outstanding....Congrats!!!!
Quote from: Nomadstalker on January 25, 2022, 11:34:04 AM
RAFA!!! Way to go buddy. Beautiful mature doe.
Billy, is that you?
Well done!!! :thumbsup:
Super accomplishment! Beautiful deer. Congratulations.
I have a hard time shooting a doe that is still bonded with her fawns, not a criticism, I have a soft spot that way. However, i have never found a good antler stew recipe, I have killed some big ones and have yet to find that it made me taller, more masculine or anything else, I hang the antlers in my garage. On the other hand, those two does i have in the freezer are trophies every time we have a meal of venison. Congratulations on that fine doe, treat every bite like the gourmet trophy it is. Dang, I am hungry , venison meatballs for supper.
Yessir...Congrats :thumbsup:
Deno
Nice! Congratulations on what will hopefully be the first of many.
Congratulations Rafael!!!
Congrats!!! Great job!! :clapper:
Good shooting! Congrats! :thumbsup:
Nicely done!
Way to go sir! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Congratulations
Yes Sir!!! Congrats