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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 1:49 PM | ||
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This will be my 3rd season Bow hunting without a harvest..
Who else looking to pop their cherry?? __________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and Statistics.
Earth First, We Can Hunt The Rest Of The Planets Later.  |
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:11 PM | ||
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Let's see Bow deer under the belt????? I'm at like 50 or so now, and that'll be 55 by the end of 2008.
Red where are you hunting?? is it a lack of opportunity?? __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:18 PM | ||
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Red where are you hunting?? is it a lack of opportunity?? My first season was 10 years ago.. I put down the bow and picked it up last year... Last year a missed a doe...  __________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and Statistics.
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:33 PM | ||
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Are you north, central or south?? There's plenty of spots I can put you on that will give you multiple opportunity at does and small bucks during the season __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:38 PM | ||
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| It took me 6 years to harvest my first deer with the bow.. | ||
| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:43 PM | ||
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It took me 6 years to harvest my first deer with the bow.. ... and he was only 7 years old at the time... 
I'm looking for my first NJ Public Land bow deer. (also looking for some days off from work...)  __________________ "...but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart."
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:46 PM | ||
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I'm in the same boat Red  This is my 2nd season bow hunting and I haven't arrowed a deer yet. I've put in a lot of work this spring and summer though, so hopefully everything comes together for me.__________________ Dog's on point... get ready!!!
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 2:48 PM | ||
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This will be my first bow season. And I'll shoot anything without spots just to get one under my belt __________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Diet Coke in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" - Maxine
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 3:03 PM | ||
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Don't worry about it.BowhunterNJ is giving them away
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 3:09 PM | ||
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Quote: Im in North Bergen...
Are you north, central or south?? Quote: Wow Thanks, Im on a UBNJ hunt, if it doesn't pan out after a few hunts I'll let you know...There's plenty of spots I can put you on that will give you multiple opportunity at does and small bucks during the season  __________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and Statistics.
Earth First, We Can Hunt The Rest Of The Planets Later. |
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 3:18 PM | ||
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First Bow season for me as well
Its looking very promising __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 3:21 PM | ||
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It took me 11 years to pop my cherry __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
Shoot straight, kill swiftly or miss cleanly Draw, anchor, release.....scratch head...repeat! This is my band. http://www.root80.com or http://www.myspace.com/root80 |
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 4:05 PM | ||
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i have 4 under my belt. all does, nothing with a rack though. hopefully that will change this year __________________ bad day of hunting is better than a good day at work
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 4:18 PM | ||
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This will be my 3rd season Bow hunting without a harvest.. Not a doe yet red man. Just concentrate on a doe first. After the first one they seem to fall in place until one day your just a killer. 
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 4:22 PM | ||
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Well heres the most important thing next you have to get through is the wing and dings and sleepless nights and blood trails of all sorts. Yours, your buddys, your buddys buddys, reading about the trail searchs on here and then trials and judgements by others.
Learning how to read the hit and your arrow. Most important is what did the animal do after the shot and what does your arrow tell you so you have to hunt your arrow first after it leaves the release. |
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 4:52 PM | ||
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I'm still looking too! But i have a good feeling about this season! I think i said that last year too!
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 4:53 PM | ||
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good luck,plenty of deer out there begging to be shot.
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 4:54 PM | ||
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| four years now.....still going meatless...when you only gey out ine day a week its tough to do | ||
| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 5:53 PM | ||
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I'm still looking too! But i have a good feeling about this season! I think i said that last year too! Give me a couple weeks and I'll even show you pics of the deer you're gonna take. __________________ "A bad day of hunting is better than a good day of work"
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 5:53 PM | ||
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Red...if you want to come out for a doe hunt this season- let me know. I'd be honored to put you on some deer.
I lost the first deer I ever shot. It was my first day in the woods, ever. Opening day. 18 yard shot. I sent the arrow flying. Looked like a good hit. I think I bumped her by getting down to look, too early. I felt horrible  ,
Best of luck to you. __________________ When a gun-hunter sees the animal he wants- the hunts over. When a bow-hunter sees the animal he wants, the hunt is just begining !
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 6:57 PM | ||
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trying to get my first, moving to a differant zone with a better hunting buddy. __________________ UBNJ BLACK KNIGHTS NRA
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 6:57 PM | ||
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Quote: Give me a couple weeks and I'll even show you pics of the deer you're gonna take.
I can't wait! |
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 6:58 PM | ||
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| got my first one last year in extended bow...took me six years...it will happen just stick with it | ||
| Posted: 19 Aug 2008 7:48 PM | ||
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Ring had you joined up with me and my club your deer you would have already eaten
I could have let you sit my stand the deer bone yard.
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2008 8:02 AM Last Edited By: skullcrusher | ||
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Red,
I can relate to your frustration as I am new to hunting myself. I consider myself very lucky because this is my third fall hunting deer and I was fortunate enough to harvest a young doe my first year and a big, mature doe on opening afternoon last year. I do realize, however, that I am probably the exception to the rule. My good friend, who was responsible for turning me on to hunting, went 6 straight seasons without a bow kill. Now he uses his knowledge and field experience to help me find and take deer and I am grateful to him for that. My first deer was a little doe and I was so excited to see her coming towards my stand, I actually did not see that she still had a few spots on her hind legs. I shot and she ran off into the beans, stood their for about 5 minutes and then slowly walked into the woods. It was getting dark now and I could have sworn that I missed her. When I finally got down, my friend came over and we looked at the arrow, which only had a little blood on it. I hit her a bit back in the kidney and when I realized it, I immediately felt sick to my stomach. We decided to back out and when we came back the following day to look, she lay dead no more than a few yards from where I saw her enter the woods. My doe harvest last year was much different. My confidence was higher now because I had my first kill and I knew I needed a doe first (early season) so I could get my buck tag. After watching fawns play around for an hour or more, I saw her come around the corner. She was no doubt coming to collect her babies and when I shot, I heard a loud crack. She plopped down right where I hit her and I was so proud. This year, for the first time, I am going to do a considerable amount of public land hunting so my results may vary. We shall see. __________________ Muzzy - Bad to the Bone
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2008 8:09 AM | ||
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Haven't taken one yet. Had a shot about 4 years ago (low, mis-judged range....buck fever).
My biggest problem is scouting. I just don't do enough of it to really know the land I hunt (been hunting where I'm at now about 5 years). But hey, I like being outside (and not at work) just the same. To paraphrase the old adage "A bad day of hunting is still better than a good day at work". |
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2008 8:28 AM | ||
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i just want to wish all who hasnt gotten one goodluck,and to sat get ready for an unbelievable experience. __________________ If Guns kill people Then...
-pencils mis spel words, -cars make people drive drunk, -spoons made Rosi Odonell fat. steve
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2008 8:46 AM | ||
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I was one of the lucky ones. I got my first deer with a bow on opening day of 2002, Then my First Traditional bow harvest 3 Days after opener in 2005.
Good luck and the Great Spirit will look down you & when the time is right He will give you a deer. __________________ Quote: Hunting is My Heart & Soul, Without it. I'm just a empty shell. |
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2008 8:52 AM | ||
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Practice,pick a spot and burn a hole in one hair on the animals chest,wait for the right close shot,stay calm and smooth release follow through.
Don't rush a shot and tell yourself I got to get a deer because that will put more presure on you and screw your head up. Don't let anyone tell you any nonsence about not getting a deer yet to pressure you, It will happen the more your out and in the zone the oppertunity will come so try to be patient and enjoy every moment out there. You won't become a killer over night. Learn woodsmanship and pay attention to your surroundings. Learn how to get yourself in the shot oppertunitys and remeber what worked and what didn't. Hunt where the deer are is the only way to run into them so don't spend endless days alone in the woods. If your not on them go find them and reset up. Don't molest them because a deer can't tolerate that. Each time you go to a stand that was unproductive you educate the animals more to your surroundings. What's a matter master woodsmen you have no ideas on how to help these younger hunters. You all have big mouths when it comes to hearing preaching and teaching so put your knowleage where it can help them if you can teach! Sorry younger hunters theres some on here that needs a knowleage shot or wake up call.
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| Posted: 20 Aug 2008 8:59 AM | ||
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I only got one last fall. I usually get 1 or 2, but have had a few years where I got skunked. My longest drought was like 5 years. I still hunt hard so it's not like I didn't get out as much, just didn't see deer or didn't have a good shot to take.
Heck, it's better than being at home and doing chores and coaching kid's soccer! |
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