First Bow Harvest

[bucksnbears]

I bet two bits that he did. Even a doe gave me me the shakes worse than a dog shitting razorblades. I only wish I would have bow hunted a lot more when I was younger .

Hell, I've killed over 200 deer with a bow and still get the shakes when it " go time".
Even a late season doe.

Have had the " fever" so bad I've went blind . Not kidding!.
Uncontrollable shakes the tree limbs start moving.

Really like that dark forehead patch on your buck CD.

 

[guywhofishes]

Interesting, I no longer have the shakes, I’m so hyper-focused on what I’ve “drilled for” in my noggin every time I practice that I just fade comfortably into the zone and execute.

I know that sounds like balderdash, but it really happens. Not sure why, but I am guessing it’s my mindset when I target shoot. On each and every shot I developed the discipline to imagine it’s “THE shot”.

 

[CatDaddy]

Well done CatDaddy what kind of bow you using?

I went budget for the first year and got a Bear Archery Adapt 2. Did the trick, not top end on the accessories. Need to shoot some more setups and see if I'm going to upgrade this or go with something else.

 

[CatDaddy]

Did you hear your heartbeat when you open your mouth?

I had practiced drawing back earlier in the day on a fork horn, specifically to focus on calming my nerves. It kind of worked.

I actually missed low with my first shot - and he never moved. I think the panic started when I realized my quiver was out of reach and I had to crouch down, reach to grab it, and nock an arrow. There was a mature tree between us that I was able to use to hide while I moved, and when I drew back and stepped out from behind the tree he was still standing right there staring at me.

He ran the instant I released. My arrow hit farther back than a guy wants. Severed the femoral and could see he was gushing. I left him alone for 30 minutes, but it was super calm out and I thought I heard him crash. Trail was easy - blood waist high on grass and lots of it. Found him 80 yards from the hit.

 

[CatDaddy]

 

[5575]

Well done Cat, great buck and a well earned trophy. Good for you!

 

[Maddog]

Interesting, I no longer have the shakes, I’m so hyper-focused on what I’ve “drilled for” in my noggin every time I practice that I just fade comfortably into the zone and execute.

I know that sounds like balderdash, but it really happens. Not sure why, but I am guessing it’s my mindset when I target shoot. On each and every shot I developed the discipline to imagine it’s “THE shot”.

brain dead ?

 

[Tinesdown]

brain dead ?

No guy is just saying he's been there and is calm as ever when the shot counts it comes with experience and age i guess in the moment and will dictate alot in bow hunting good deer! If you dont get a bit of excitement why are you doing it right?

 

[NodakBob]

My dad and I were on a deer drive in the woods once, and after the drive was over he came out of the woods, all flustered and red in the face. So we asked him what happened, did you get a shot? He said a deer came by really close and he was so excited that he let go of the bow hand instead of the bow string, and the handle of the compound bow swung around and slapped him in the face! Then he said if he ever quits getting excited when bowhunting, that’s the day he will quit hunting.

 

[Davy Crockett]

brain dead ?

I can believe that. It's all in what you are training for. For me it was targets , the only thing in my mind was either paper or steel and I did well but that's all I was training for. I could step up to the firing line calm as a cumber and others always told me how hard that was for them. I had all the confidence I needed should have set my goals higher.

 

[Davy Crockett]

Not bragging but last I looked I still hold a state silhouette state record from 30 plus years ago. I wasn't a mutt on paper or steel but it's all I trained for. I think guy was practicing better than me .

 

[Davy Crockett]

Never once did I think of a buck in all my trigger time. Now I wish l would have. There's a difference that I didnt realize.

 

[Tinesdown]

My dad and I were on a deer drive in the woods once, and after the drive was over he came out of the woods, all flustered and red in the face. So we asked him what happened, did you get a shot? He said a deer came by really close and he was so excited that he let go of the bow hand instead of the bow string, and the handle of the compound bow swung around and slapped him in the face! Then he said if he ever quits getting excited when bowhunting, that’s the day he will quit hunting.

Yes sir that's called enlightenment its always good let some thing humble you as a man it not just about hunting its life in general its a about learning what works what dosnt all good my friend. Hunting will make you more of a person of you let it your goimg to fail badly but its how you show yourself or come away from it that shows yourself. Charismatic is a term that dosnt exist in hunting but people get jealous about oh ok you killed this and that dont ever get wrapped up in that shit biggest deer or weiner length in life its dumb play your game and it will unfold like its supposed to? Imo

 

[Maddog]

No guy is just saying he's been there and is calm as ever when the shot counts it comes with experience and age i guess in the moment and will dictate alot in bow hunting good deer! If you dont get a bit of excitement why are you doing it right?

I was just trying to inject a little humor . . .

Failed. Obviously based upon the comments . . .

And like others I totally respect Guy's comments and knowledge.

 

[Twitch]

I was just trying to inject a little humor . . .

Failed. Obviously based upon the comments . . .

And like others I totally respect Guy's comments and knowledge.

Suck-up

 

[guywhofishes]

I never said I don’t get excited. But it’s more of a “hell yes, it’s effing hammer time” emotion. A surge of adrenaline/anticipation - getting that shot at what you’ve drilled on. A chance for a possible reward for the countless hours, money, time, tweaking equipment, driving, laying awake wondering what that target buck is up to.

For me it’s been decades of shooting. I was really into archery in 80s. Every day 100s of arrows. I won state indoor championship (barebow) once and second place at state broadhead at buffalo gap (Oneida Eagle with all the bells/whistles). Like Dave said, you learn to get ahold of your damn self or you won’t place. After a while you learn to approach the task like a robot - it’s just you and that one tiny spot on the target and that’s where the arrow needs to end up. Over and over.

Would it be more fun if I fell apart, shaking like a leaf and maybe even shit myself?

Quite honestly, Yes.

 

[risingsun]

Would it be more fun if I fell apart, shaking like a leaf and maybe even shit myself?

Quite honestly, Yes.

 

[SupressYourself]

Wow, you really went for it. I love it.
Only problem is, now your buddies know where your honey hole is.

 

[Maddog]

Suck-up

yep

don't call a spade a club

 

[Callem'In]

Awesome buck! Any with a bow is a trophy in my eyes. Now you will be hooked and want to bow hunt as much as possible.