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November 4th, 2009, 11:40 PM
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Bowhunting has changed my perception on hunting ethics
this is my fourth year shooting a bow. my second year bow hunting. so far i killed a deer last year and an antelope this year with my bow. i'm 2 for 2 bow hunting which i hear is pretty darn good for a western hunter. deep down i'm still a rifle/muzzleloader hunter. this year i chose to hunt muleys with my dad using a muzzleloader. i had an experience i will never forget, which i believe has changed my hunting ethics. first light opening morning i spotted a herd of mule deer. had a pretty nice buck in the bunch. there was 8 does 2 forks and this older mature buck. i ranged them and they turned out to be 300 yard away. any given year i would have taken that shot with my muzzleloader and may or may have not hit him. this year my bow hunting instincts came out. i decided to put a stalk on them. i found myself 50 yards from the buck (which i consider an ethical bow shot). i steadied my cross-hairs right on his shoulder and made a perfect heart shot. he dropped in his tracks. i believe working hard during a bow hunt will change you perceptions during a rifle or muzzleloader hunt. just thought i'd share this experience.
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-Hoyt Maxxis 35, 70#, 29" draw Trophy ridge drop zone rest Axcel Armourtech 7 pin sight 10.25 b-stinger Easton Axis 400 N-Fused Carbon 400 grain arrow flying at 290 FPS -Hoyt Super Hawk (back up which was won at a bow shoot) 
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November 6th, 2009, 08:52 AM
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Good Job. Post a pic.
The first option is to always try to get as close as possible with any weapon, but I am prepared to take the long shot just in case.
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Every normal man must be tempted at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats. H.L. Menken
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November 11th, 2009, 08:31 AM
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well we went 4 for 4. from the left is my dad, me, my little cousin, and my uncle.
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-Hoyt Maxxis 35, 70#, 29" draw Trophy ridge drop zone rest Axcel Armourtech 7 pin sight 10.25 b-stinger Easton Axis 400 N-Fused Carbon 400 grain arrow flying at 290 FPS -Hoyt Super Hawk (back up which was won at a bow shoot)
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#4
November 11th, 2009, 08:33 AM
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oh by the way my cousin's deer is the biggest a 155". mine was a real old buck but never grew. and the old guys both killed forks.
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-Hoyt Maxxis 35, 70#, 29" draw Trophy ridge drop zone rest Axcel Armourtech 7 pin sight 10.25 b-stinger Easton Axis 400 N-Fused Carbon 400 grain arrow flying at 290 FPS -Hoyt Super Hawk (back up which was won at a bow shoot)
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#7
November 11th, 2009, 09:49 PM
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An example
You are a great example of the heart/art of bow hunting. If you ever get to Missouri, I would be glad to show you some great bow hunting areas.
Cheers! Tinpanharry 
Last edited by Tinpanharry; November 11th, 2009 at 09:51 PM. Reason: forgot to set system to notify by email.
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November 11th, 2009, 11:00 PM
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Quote:
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-Hoyt Maxxis 35, 70#, 29" draw Trophy ridge drop zone rest Axcel Armourtech 7 pin sight 10.25 b-stinger Easton Axis 400 N-Fused Carbon 400 grain arrow flying at 290 FPS -Hoyt Super Hawk (back up which was won at a bow shoot)
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