Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Archived Hunting Pics => Shooting and Hunting => 2009 Hunting Pics => Topic started by: boo on October 07, 2009, 10:20:30 pm

Title: first ever primitive deer
Post by: boo on October 07, 2009, 10:20:30 pm

Well it happen tonight. And it was everything i had imagined it would be. I shot my first deer with all primitive gear. My Osage,  sinew backed bow really done its job along with the awesome head Billy knapped for me. The little button buck was 15 yrds quartered away and for once i picked a spot. The arrow went exactly were i was looking and only ran a hundred yrds.  wouldnt have been that far but it was all down hill. There was blood from the very spot i shot him and lots of it, all the way to the deer. Billy sure knows how to sharpen a stone head. The head broke its tip but other than that it probably could be used again. It broke a rib going in, went through both lungs, went out the other side and lodged in the right leg. Im going to make a necklace with this head so it wont never be used again. I also used my stone knife Cowboy gave to me from the KITH to gut and dress the deer, I was very impressed with how the knife performed, didnt miss my steel knife at all. I still cant believe it finally happened, sure hope this feeling stays around for awhile, because its great. 
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Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: nugget on October 08, 2009, 08:41:48 am

THAT IS AWESOME. I tried to call you last night., but I guess you were busy doing other things.  ;D

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: DanaM on October 08, 2009, 08:53:57 am

Congrats boo, I'm still wiating on my first but no hurry it will come :)

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: n2everythg on October 08, 2009, 09:27:11 am

congrad bobbie.
very nice. My turn now... if I could only get out in the woods. hard to shoot them from my desk... dont see many.
Glad U scored.
wade

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: The Singing Bowyer on October 08, 2009, 10:24:35 am

Congratulations on a fine shot and some good eating! I hope you never lose that feeling.... ;D

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: billy on October 08, 2009, 10:28:54 am

I gotta tell ya Boo, you just made my hunting season.  I don't even care if I kill a deer now.  I just read your post and I am absolutely thrilled that you finally killed a deer with totally primitive stuff.  And thanks for the kind words about the stone point.  But it doesn't matter how sharp that stone point was, you did everything right, picked a spot, and made it happen.  In fact, making the stone point is easy compared to what you did...THAT'S the hard part.  

Could you e-mail me some good pics of you and the deer and the stone point???  I'm trying to compile a photo album of all my friends who kill stuff with primitive equipment.

It's funny, but I feel just like I did when I killed my very first deer...I'm just giddy!!!  When I finally got my deer I felt like my feet didn't touch the ground for a week, and I'm sure you feel the same.  Now I feel that way again!!  Maybe cause I had a very small part in helping you get your deer.  Dude........that is just AWESOME!!!  I am so thrilled!  I'll be walking around for the rest of the week with a huge smile on my face too....

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: knightd on October 08, 2009, 10:31:47 am

Congrats Bobby!! Looks like some fine table fair... I bet you have been floating around ever since.. ;)

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: Bear on October 08, 2009, 10:33:21 am

Awsome!! Very cool about the necklace, too.

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: GregB on October 08, 2009, 01:33:52 pm

That kind of excitement and enthusiasm just made my day as well. Having other folks involved with some of the equipment adds to the good mojo I think. I can remember Shannon (Saw Filer) being just as excited as Billy last year when Pappy took a deer using a point Shannon had made from an Aunt Jemina bottle. Cool stuff, and my warmest congratulations for your accomplishment! ;)

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: boo on October 08, 2009, 02:47:39 pm

I appreciate it yall, its great being able to share this hunt  with others that know the true meaning behind it all.

Billy ill send you and email soon.

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: lowell on October 08, 2009, 05:26:22 pm

Congrats...very happy for you.  I'm sure you will relive the moment many times!!

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: brokenhand on October 08, 2009, 05:47:11 pm

        Great job! This is what it's all about. I hope you get that same feeling many times to come. Now that you know the sacred feeling of the stick and string, be sure to help pass it on to another hunters soul. Congrats. May you always walk this road with pride....Brokenhand....Aho.

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: Simple Hunter on October 08, 2009, 07:04:54 pm

That is so cool, I would like to take a deer with stone some day.I have a friend who made some stone points for me but I am afraid that they are not sharp enough.

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: boo on October 13, 2009, 10:46:37 pm

I appreciate it yall,

Simple hunter, did you get the PM i sent you?

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: Pappy on October 15, 2009, 05:34:28 am

Congrats,mighty fine job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: Pat B on October 15, 2009, 10:26:41 am

Excellent, Bobby. I'm happy for you also. Now it's my turn but like Wade, won't get it done sitting inside! ;D

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: TRACY on October 15, 2009, 11:53:50 am

It's a great feeling that will last for quite some time, congratulations!

Tracy

Title: Re: first ever primitive deer
Post by: PeteC on October 16, 2009, 11:23:47 pm

Congrats Boo,good job!!!  God Bless