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First season w/ recurve

Started by tcw, October 02, 2017, 03:24:00 PM

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tcw

October 02, 2017, 03:24:00 PM
Hi guys,

I've been lurking this forum on & off since 2009 when I was given a recurve. I was a new hunter and never got proficient to the point that I felt confident about shooting a deer. I switched to a compound for many years and worked on learning to become a better hunter and get closer to deer. I've killed 7 now with the compound and have the confidence to switch back to Trad.

I'm shooting quite well out to 20yds and am really enjoying the simplicity and feeling of sitting with my basic gear.

Wish me luck as I try to keep it together and harvest my 1st trad deer this year!

For those who care, I'm using a Ben Pearson Javelina in #50.

Roy from Pa

#1
October 02, 2017, 03:26:00 PM
Best of luck, hope you do well..

Sota

#2
October 02, 2017, 03:44:00 PM
Good luck

Bvas

#3
October 02, 2017, 05:07:00 PM
I hunted many years with wheels before I switched to 100% trad. Now with two seasons under my belt, there is no way I would switch back. The simplicity is addictive!!!
Good luck out there!!
Some hunt to survive; some survive to hunt

Friend

#4
October 02, 2017, 09:23:00 PM
The extraordinary experience awaits you.

Answer the bekonong call and may you enjoy a splendid harvest.
>>----> Friend <----<<

My Lands... Are Where My Dead Lie Buried.......Crazy Horse

texbow2

#5
October 02, 2017, 09:33:00 PM
Good Luck!....aim low

Warden609

#6
October 02, 2017, 09:39:00 PM
It is an amazing accomplishment to kill a deer with a stickbow. Once you experience success, things will never be the same again with wheels. Happy hunting!

Leinsg91

#7
October 04, 2017, 08:59:00 AM
Good luck bud! don't get discouraged if you have a failure, every person on here has had their share just keep on trucking and you'll get it. There's no words for the feeling after you get your first deer with trad gear, all of that hard work, thousands of arrows flung and countless hours spent shooting all pay off in a big way.

scrub-buster

#9
October 04, 2017, 09:43:00 AM
Good luck this season.  Post some pictures of your success.
AKA Osage Outlaw

Stumpkiller

#10
October 04, 2017, 09:44:00 AM
Good luck!

Stay calm and hunt sharp.
Charlie P. }}===]> A.B.C.C.

Bear Kodiak & K. Hunter, D. Palmer Hunter, Ben Pearson Hunter, Wing Presentation II & 4 Red Wing Hunters (LH & 3 RH), Browning Explorer, Cobra II & Wasp, Martin/Howatt Dream Catcher, Root Warrior, Shakespeare Necedah.

jonwilson

#11
October 04, 2017, 10:04:00 AM
Good luck! I'm right there with you. I've hunted for a compound for years. I got rid of it and am hunting with my longbow this year.
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D. Key

#12
October 04, 2017, 10:11:00 AM
Best of luck.  Just pick a spot "LOW" and you will connect.
"Pick-A-Spot"

Doug Key

dbd870

#13
October 05, 2017, 08:37:00 AM
Yep - pick a spot; good hunting.
SWA Spyder

tcw

#14
October 10, 2017, 01:39:00 PM
Many thanks everyone - I'm headed out again this week and hopeful for some opportunities to let one fly. I'm enjoying every second of it so far. The gratification of being accurate with these primitive bows is for sure addictive!

Best of luck to you all as well!

Jayrod

#15
October 10, 2017, 02:49:00 PM
Best of luck!FOCUS and pick a spot!!
NRA Life member

Compton traditional bowhunter member

tcw

#16
November 03, 2017, 06:12:00 PM
UPDATE:

     

Had a chance to hunt a buddies piece of property with no pressure and good deer #'s. We had 3 sits over 2 days.

The first evening I hung my stand about 75 yds from a popple stand known to be a bedding sanctuary. Had 5 deer come through my area, but all outside or on the edge of my comfortable range. Exciting night, but not productive for me.

Next AM I had a small 8pt come right under me but was jumpy - I think I bumped him when I came in. He spotted a small hand movement and blew/bolted away.

The ruckus brought a curious small doe in and she gave me a quartering away at 16 yds. I thought I found a good anchor and picked a spot, but my shot was way off. I hit her high in the back leg and the arrow hung in her - fletching out one side, broadhead out the other. I could tell she was hit hard, and was praying I'd cut enough veins & arteries to kill her.

She was wobbly at 80 yds where she bedded down and I was pretty sure she was already dying, but sat for an 1.5 to keep the woods quiet for my buddies and give her time to expire.

The shot ended up exiting low, right in front of her offside rear leg and she bled hard - I could see the horror scene from my stand once the light came up. Of course the arrow got into her guts a little, so I had to carefully clean her.

Super excited, proud and honored to have taken my first trad deer! It was a long time coming, but I am hooked hard and going to get back out there and try to fill my buck tag now.

Thanks for the support and info, gentlemen and ladies. Wishing you all calm deer and straight shots! I'll try to figure out how to upload a photo or two.

tcw

#17
November 03, 2017, 06:22:00 PM
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Mjolnir

#18
November 03, 2017, 06:53:00 PM
I'm happy for you. I hit the first one I killed with recurve almost exactly the same way.

Cyclic-Rivers

#19
November 03, 2017, 09:02:00 PM
Good luck, you are in for a treat!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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