First Archery Deer!!!!
It finally happened! Seven years after buying my Mathews Legacy bow I finally harvested a deer with the setup. The funny thing is I almost didn’t go out today since it was pretty warm and kind of misty out. Then I thought to myself that since it was the last day of archery season I should head out so that I could have a chance of having one of those “it was the last day of the season…” stories.
I got out to Nanette and Roy’s place a little after 1pm. Nanette and I sat around and shot the bull for a while. Then, once Roy arrived, we all suited up and headed into the woods. Roy’s plan was that he and Nanette would mosey through the woods and take a shot at what they may see. I was going to sit tight and see if they pushed anything my way.
About 3:45pm I heard something over my shoulder. I turned around and saw two does heading out of the thick cover and onto a small cut line where I was waiting. The deer walked to with in about 15 yards and I let my arrow fly. The doe stumbled and took off back to where she had come out of the thick stuff. I saw her crash into the thicket and that was the last thing I heard. I knew it was a good shot and just sat down to wait a while. About 5 minutes later Roy came out of the trees and we went looking for the deer. We found the arrow and it confirmed that it was a good shot. We followed the blood trail about 30-40 yards and this beauty was laid exactly where I saw her crash into the thicket. My first archery deer!!! Now the work begins. I field dressed her while Roy went back to get the ATV to pull her out.
Below is a crappy cell phone pic. I didn’t take a good camera on purpose because anytime I have a good camera with me I don’t see a thing. I’m sure glad I decided to go out today. Thanks Nanette and Roy. I couldn’t have done it with out your help and generosity.
Yay! I finally get my chest freezer!!!