Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: hawkbow on November 06, 2010, 03:34:34 pm

Title: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: hawkbow on November 06, 2010, 03:34:34 pm

Josiah my youngest son harvested his first deer on the first day of rifle season with his new horse bow. Randy Rifenburgh made the bow from salt cedar and sinew backed with bow killed deer sinew. I harvested a young deer with the "two face" bow built by Ryan O Sullivan and given to me by Joe "Wolf Watcher" York. In the same area a few days later. Stacey is still after a big doe for the meat pole with her bow from Dana.. happy hunting brothers  and sisters of the bow. will post more later .. Hawk 

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Pat B on November 06, 2010, 05:32:05 pm

Congratulations to Josiah and you Mike. Good shooting both of you...although it looks like Josiah ripped the heart out of the one he has from looking at his hands.  ;D

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: hawkbow on November 06, 2010, 10:10:56 pm

LOL Pat. yep he really got into it ... he is a real hunting and fishing maniac.. must get it from his momma..

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: lowell on November 06, 2010, 10:40:10 pm

How old is your boy???   Congrats to both of you.....especially Josiah!! ;)

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: hawkbow on November 06, 2010, 11:42:53 pm

Lowell.. he is 12 ... the first arrow he ever shot at a big game animal and he hit it right in the heart.. all those arrows he shot at bunnies and practicing all summer really paid off when it mattered. there was a huge buck right behind the yearling he shot.. he didnt even hesitate . he just picked a spot and shot... I am so proud, can't you tell.. lol both my boys and my beautiful bride have taken deer with primitive bows.. keep your chin to the wind brother.. Hawk

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: aero86 on November 06, 2010, 11:48:39 pm

wow, he got one and ive never even hunt!  im behind!  lol

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: stickbender on November 07, 2010, 01:28:10 am

     Congratulations Josiah !  :o Nice shooting!  :o Now all you need to do is paint a feather with a notch in it, on the back of your bow.  Every time you get a deer, paint another feather with a notch on it. 8) You can start with the first feather on the back of the edge of  the grip, and the next one on the other side of the grip, then your third in the middle, and then on up each limb, by then you will need a new bow, and you can start again. Or maybe near the tip on the back. ;DPretty soon you will have enough make a war bonnet. ;D ;D  Maybe you can show your Mom, how it is done...... ;D  Way to go !  8)  And way to concentrate on your original target. ;)  I wish your Mom good luck also. 8)

                                                                                Wayne

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: cowboy on November 07, 2010, 01:31:41 am

Much congradulations to Josiah and damn you start em young Mike!

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Wolf Watcher on November 07, 2010, 09:14:15 am

Josie:  Not many can say that they killed their first deer all primitive at the age of 12!  But I know how well you can shoot and its no suprise that you made the good shot.  Knowing Hawk and how well he has taught you I know you blessed that deer before you changed the color of your hands.  A/Ho Pokie

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: hawkbow on November 07, 2010, 10:08:04 am

Thanks brothers .. Josiah reads these posts and is still beaming ... Joe only thing that would have made the hunt better is if you had been there to share in the moment... someone has to drag the meat back to the truck.. LOL

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: predatorcaller on November 07, 2010, 11:29:21 am

Way to go Josiah.Congrats on your first of what will be many.Congrats to you to Hawk-making meat-FANTASTIC!!!!!Have a great day-Lloyd

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: chasing crow on November 07, 2010, 08:49:48 pm

Josiah, You are the man! Fine job. I know you'll enjoy your steaks! I hope to follow your lead.
Chasing Crow

PS. Congrats to you too Hawk, for many obvious reasons.

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: hawkbow on November 07, 2010, 09:05:05 pm

 thanks brothers.. we are enjoying fried backstrap for supper tonight... chasing crow.. your next bro.. cant wait for the pics of the harvest... aim small miss small.. Hawk

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: skyarrow on November 08, 2010, 10:25:14 am

gratz josiah thats some good shooting :)

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Cromm on November 08, 2010, 07:09:36 pm

Well done fellas. Great to see it done the right way.

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Big A on November 11, 2010, 08:52:44 pm

Way to go Josiah. All of you should be proud.
Big A

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: NTD on November 11, 2010, 11:44:59 pm

Huge Congrat's Josiah! :o  Impressive Shooting for sure!  Way to go Hawk for raising such a fine young man!

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Ryano on November 14, 2010, 11:08:41 pm

Awesome ! I love to see the young'ens getting into it ! and I'm also glad to see your putting old two face to good use! Great Job both of you!

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: PeteC on November 16, 2010, 10:02:34 pm

Congrats to both of you on your success.Way to go Josiah!!!  God Bless

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Pappy on November 17, 2010, 06:31:59 am

Great job young man,and dad also.No that is cool.  :)   
   Pappy

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Sparrow on November 17, 2010, 10:52:34 am

Right on    That's the way. Congrat's on a great achievement. ( Dad and Son ) :)  '  Frank

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Little John on November 17, 2010, 04:21:16 pm

Congrats Josiah and Mike, You guys really do it the right way up there in Wonderful Wyoming. What a family and way of life. How about a picture or two of the bow, never thought of salt cedar as bow wood only as arrow material, will be out looking for a good piece of it now.          Kenneth

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: mullet on November 17, 2010, 07:32:54 pm

 Wow, I saw this on Facebook, don't know how I missed it here. Congratulations Josiah on your first deer! Nothing sweeter than the first one. And you too, Mike, you guys are slamming the freezer full.

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 17, 2010, 10:55:57 pm

That photo should motivate many of us on here to find a young person if we don't have one rattling around the house, and get 'em out there hunting WITH us! 

And as I get older, I understand why it is so important to hunt with the young, they are young and strong...perfect for helping drag out the deer!!!

Title: Re: josiah scores on his first deer
Post by: Postman on December 08, 2010, 02:10:42 pm

Way to go, both of you! bustin' bunnies sure amde him a deadeye1