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Post by tuketu on Feb 27, 2018 10:31:16 GMT -4
So I was watching the deer last night and noticed that the Deer I call "Little One" (Deer on the Left) had some type of anomily on the side of her face. At first I thought it was a skin tumor of some type .Unable to clearly see her face I used my camera to Zoom in for some photos to try and figure out what it was. I was horrified at what I saw !
By all observations she seems in good health, thanks to an exceptionally mild winter, and doesn't seem to have any problem eating the grains I put out for them. She's usually the first one in for supper call.
It appears to be a carbon shaft and almost looks like you can see a blade on the bottom of the shaft in the third photo. I just hope that there isn't an idiot behind the house hunting thinking a head shot with any type of archery gear is ok. I also question why someone would have shot at such a small deer in the first place !
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 22:37:15 GMT -4
Ouch! I’ll bet there’s a story and it’s a “good” one. Some people have no business with a bow or any other weapon. If you don’t have time and the drive to practice, do the game a favor, stay home and order in pizza.
Sorry, this kind of stuff pisses me off. It adds fuel to anti hunters fire and makes true hunters look bad. Good God, I can see missing be a couple inches but that’s 2 feet. I guess she could have been behind another deer that Robin Hood just flat out missed. Another stupid shot.
We owe the game the best shot we can make and a clean quick kill.
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Post by tuketu on Mar 1, 2018 11:49:20 GMT -4
Well Ib ... I agree with every syllable you just said !
I was actually even hesitant to post those pics on the forum.
Is it some young or inexperienced bowhunter new to the sport ? An honest missed shot deflected off a branch? Or just some Yahoo with his "head shots only" attitude? I can only hope it's one of the former.
I'n no Saint ... My first year hunting with the Longbow I really didn't have the confidence I needed . I made an absolutely horrible shot on a bear . I threw my bow arm to watch the arrow and that's exactly where the arrow went - pointed at the Bears arse. I was lucky the arrow just passed thru the fat on the top of the hind quarters. Nothing but bear grease on my feathers. I was so disgusted with the shot, I grabbed my gear , got down from my stand and ended my season right then and there . Every year there has been a constant reminder of that day when I check my Trail cams to see I have a bear that comes in with a little white patch on its rump.
The next spring I started practicing almost daily and by the time the fall season came around I was shooting with confidence and accuracy. I'll never forget texting Losthunter ... " OMF I just made a perfect shot ... my first longbow bear.
It don't get any better than that Brother !
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Post by losthunter on Mar 3, 2018 8:55:38 GMT -4
thats ugly.....can i post this pic on my hunting page?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 12:41:34 GMT -4
Should be disturbing to any true hunter. But I thank you Tuk for posting the pics, good to remember & serve to refresh a true hunter’s heart.
After saying that, I would also dare say most of us who have ventured into the woods w/the best intentions...for any length of time have had their own experiences that are etched in their memories that continue to haunt them. Mine was a rifle shot made at a mature wild bore several years ago. It was hit at 300 yds +. As I watched it struggle to get away, seeing its heavy jowels jiggling up & down, falling every 100 yds or so. The sun was setting & the heavily brushed draw between us made it obvious that recovering that 200-300# hogby myself was impossible. Self examinationsoon remindedme that decisions based on emotions often have bad consequences.
If my desktop could be stopped from crashing long enough, I would post the story on this forum...titled “lessons learned”. I did post it on another foruma few yrs ago but it launched a firestorm of criticism.
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Post by losthunter on Mar 3, 2018 16:11:08 GMT -4
Should be disturbing to any true hunter. But I thank you Tuk for posting the pics, good to remember & serve to refresh a true hunter’s heart. After saying that, I would also dare say most of us who have ventured into the woods w/the best intentions...for any length of time have had their own experiences that are etched in their memories that continue to haunt them. Mine was a rifle shot made at a mature wild bore several years ago. It was hit at 300 yds +. As I watched it struggle to get away, seeing its heavy jowels jiggling up & down, falling every 100 yds or so. The sun was setting & the heavily brushed draw between us made it obvious that recovering that 200-300# hogby myself was impossible. Self examinationsoon remindedme that decisions based on emotions often have bad consequences. If my desktop could be stopped from crashing long enough, I would post the story on this forum...titled “lessons learned”. I did post it on another foruma few yrs ago but it launched a firestorm of criticism. I cant move on without telling someone....I cant figure if its therapy or punishment.....but I dont hide. But about 80% of the hunters I know ( even good ones) dont share it....only in private with strict rules not to tell. I tell because is happens. I tell because otherwise we are not be honest with ourselves. I tell because otherwise we are not being honest with other hunters. |
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Post by tuketu on Mar 6, 2018 14:41:46 GMT -4
Just saw your post LH .. yeh go ahead .
As much as I hate to see and post this ... hunters sometimes need a reality check .
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Post by tuketu on Aug 27, 2018 5:02:59 GMT -4
Just an update on my Little Friend !
I stand corrected ...she is a he ! Who knew?
August 25, 2018 had a new visitor to Clark Park ...Or is he ?
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