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Riverbc
11-03-2011, 08:11 PM
Spent a week in Alberta hunting Mulies, and Whitetail, in September, but weather was in the mid 30's. Got to stalk 1 mulie, and 1 whitetail...but no shots taken.
Now I'm on Vancouver Island to hunt blacktails. Almost got my first kill last night on a Gulf Island, but missed the shot in the fading light. Went back today, and put the stalk on a 2 pointer. He eventually disappeared into the trees. Went to another spot....came back to the area I had stalked the 2 pointer and there he was. I crept up to 30 yards, and then drew back, and released. It hit with a pop! He took off running hard, but folded up at 60 yards. Double lung pass through, and did not recover the arrow in the tall grass. Slick Trick Mag, did it's thing!

http://www3.telus.net/river_rat/deer1.jpg

A quarter beside the exit wound.

http://www3.telus.net/river_rat/deer7.jpg
islandgirl
11-03-2011, 08:58 PM
Good Job and congrats on your first ever deer!
kennyj
11-04-2011, 05:57 AM
Great first buck.
kenny
325
11-04-2011, 12:24 PM
Nice buck!
Bow Walker
11-04-2011, 07:52 PM
Congrats. Nice eater there for sure.

It might be worth going back and having a longer look for that arrow. Wouldn't want it being found by somebody and perhaps causing an injury....
Riverbc
11-04-2011, 08:53 PM
Congrats. Nice eater there for sure.

It might be worth going back and having a longer look for that arrow. Wouldn't want it being found by somebody and perhaps causing an injury....

Good idea....I'm heading back Tuesday, with another set of eyes.
Stéphane
11-04-2011, 09:02 PM
That's just awesome! I'm so glad for you. So funny we talked about it this summer, and now you reached and crossed that threshold. I go up Sumas Mt quite a few times a week, and I saw only one buck, way to far. But I have to think my luck will change at some point.
Congrats!!!!

Stéphane
Blk Arrow
11-04-2011, 09:14 PM
Congrats on your first Buck with a bow.
The Hermit
11-05-2011, 12:09 AM
Well done... love the spot and stalk! Something about archery success that is so special! Now... ever thought about a traditional bow? HAHHA
fishassassin
11-05-2011, 07:35 PM
Great job.....Well done. Why wait till tuesday?
Riverbc
11-05-2011, 09:18 PM
Great job.....Well done. Why wait till tuesday?
because you are working, and it would be lonely without you! ;)
Riverbc
11-07-2011, 03:10 PM
It might be worth going back and having a longer look for that arrow. Wouldn't want it being found by somebody and perhaps causing an injury....

Found it!! 13 yards from where it passed through the animal!

http://www3.telus.net/river_rat/bloodyvanes.jpg
Bow Walker
11-07-2011, 08:18 PM
Nicely done. Feels good doesn't it?
Riverbc
11-07-2011, 08:35 PM
Nicely done. Feels good doesn't it?

:D

I love the whole process. I had a nice buck today, looking down from a hill, about 100 yards from me. He wanted to go down the trail, which would have put him passing by me at 30 yards. He decided not to. Dang! Wind was blowing from him to me..so that didn't bust me. I guess that's why he got so big!
Bow Walker
11-08-2011, 05:54 PM
Yup, I hear you.

I was out stomping around on a bit of acreage this afternoon (unfortunately not hunting) and found myself within 12 yards of a nice 2-point and a larger 3-point, was wishing for my bow - big time.

The 3-point was in no way disturbed that I was there (I was screened by some branches) and he calmly rubbed his tarsals together while gently peeing on them before slowly moving off. Guess he could see that I was unarmed...........well, except for my small-bore single shot that is.
fishassassin
12-28-2011, 11:21 PM
Well Next Season Looks Great... Merry Christmas and A Great New Year to you and your family. As well to everyone else....
Riverbc
12-28-2011, 11:33 PM
Sounds like you have a plan! ;)