Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on October 01, 2017, 09:42:56 pm
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I have wanted to kill a deer with a vintage recurve bow for a while. Tonight I made it happen. I was using a 1962 Bear Kodiak Magnum. I was sitting in a valley below a small pond that's in the woods. Nothing was moving. It was very slow for the first hour or so. At 6:00 a doe walked my direction from the pond. She came straight down the hill at me and turned on a trail about 10 yards away. I stood up when she went behind some trees. She took a few more steps and gave me a nice broadside shot. The next thing I see is my arrow disappearing behind her shoulder. I knew it was a good hit. She took off running up the hill to my left. I could see red spraying out as she ran. She dropped about 40 yards away. The Zwickey 2 blade broadhead went through both lungs and split a rib longways.
The doe is 1.5 years old. She is easily recognizable by the blond patch of fur on her fore head. She was a fawn last year. It's not the biggest doe that I saw today but it's the only one who gave me a shot within my 15 yard comfort zone.
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It'll be good eatin/rawhide/and sinew far as I'm concerned.Congratulations Clint!
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Thanks Ed. I know it's not a selfbow kill but something about those old recurves got a hold of me this year. Using a 55 year old bow is sort of like using a 100 year old draw knife. It just felt better than using a new one.
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Congrats, Mr Clint! Musta been satisfying to see where that arrow struck your target.
Hope you get lotsa enjoyment from the fruits of your labor.
Woulda been neat to be there with ya and get picture of the action. >:D
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Nice shooting, Clint. She'll be good eating. :OK
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Good hunt! There's a lot to be said for those old bows. Mine is in that same era, I think, but green and left handed! Somewhere in my plunder, loot and stuff, I have 6 Zwicky broad heads from the '50's, got them with the first bow I bought, still got it. Making meat is great. Be good eating, too!
Congratulations!
Hawkdancer
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Good Job Clint :OK ! I love those Old Bears too - with the History of Bear here in Michigan. I'm sure Fred smiles a bit, every time an oldie kills a Deer - You know, "He's in the Wind" (=) ! Bob
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Way to go Clint. I knew you would get one with one of those old bows. I just didn't know what one you would use to get the job done.
Congrats buddy
DBar
Oh by the way like that camo thing you got going on
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Congratulations, Clint. I know what you mean about those old bows. I'm going to try and make it happen with my '59 and vintage arrows.
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Awesome, congrats Clint! Nice shot to!
Just because we make our own bows and archery equipment dosent mean that we can't enjoy using other more modern type equipment as well. Great job again buddy!
Patrick
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Congrats Clint!
That's a nice looking doe.
I've never hunted with a recurve before, I might have to give it a try sometime.
Kevin
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Great shot! (SH) :-D I'm picturing a savory venison stew with cattail roots, wild onions, and chanterelles. -C- Not to mention a few sinew-backed bows and pair of brain-tanned chaps. :OK
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Nice job Clint Bear. Ol' Fred is proud of you.
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Nice shootin Clint, and like your camo. Bob ;D
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Thanks guys.
Bob, the deer seem to like them. I've killed 4 while wearing home made camo.
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That's great, Clint. Congratulations. I'm hoping to do the same in November in Kentucky but I'll be using my new bear takedown recurve...maybe black powder.
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You really got on the board quickly with a kill.That doe rawhide or even leather is some gooood stuff too.It's still quite warm here.I'm afraid I'd have to butcher the deer within a couple of days for sure to prevent any mold etc. forming.My plan is to get at least 2 deer this year.
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Thanks Parnell. Good luck in KY.
Ed, It's warm here also. It was less than 2 hours from the time I dropped the string until she was skinned, quartered up in the deer fridge, and we were cleaned up. I'm glad I plugged the fridge in on Friday.
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Excellent work sir. Only one discrepancy I can find with your story. When you said you stood up...
Oh nevermind. :laugh:
Good shooting man!
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Congratulations and good shooting. :OK
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Excellent work sir. Only one discrepancy I can find with your story. When you said you stood up...
Oh nevermind. :laugh:
Good shooting man!
Was that a feeble attempt at a short joke? ;D I always stand up to shoot a bow out of a tree stand.
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Haha! Nope I wouldn't do such a thing!
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Congrats on the deer.. Nice to drag out an ole girl and make her sing again.. I got a 71 Herters perfection recurve.. Might have to make it happen once again..
Thanks Leroy
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Id save that split rib as a trophy!
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Nice hunting Clint, I like your camo to.
Bjrogg
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Good job Clint. My wife and I sat yesterday evening and all we saw were tree rats. That will be some good eats for sure.
David
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I'm looking forward to some fresh loin steaks.
I went back to the blood trail and found the pointy end of the arrow. The Cliff Zwickey point held up really good. The very tip was just a little curled. A few swipes on a stone and its ready to be used again.
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Id mount that arrow in the split rib on a plaque
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Congratulations Clint. Nice shooting.
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Congratulations Clint! Good story
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Great shooting Clint, nice camo. The only problem with homemade camo is it likes to shrink from season to season
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Congratulations, Clint. I know what you mean about those old bows. I'm going to try and make it happen with my '59 and vintage arrows.
Mullet, I can't wait to see that.
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Seems like there's a bunch of "old" Bear folks around! They do shoot nice and hit hard! Just getting back to being able to do the full weight draw (had both shoulders cut on) Had to resort to a new fangled thing for a while to be able to shoot. If I get out with a bow now, I have to wear blaze orange 'cause I have a rifle tag, ugh! On the other hand, it is good through November, maybe my .58 flintlock? OO, I like that idea of the arrow/rib trophy!
Hawkdancer
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Deadly shot placement Clint...That will be fine eating...
Don
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OUTSTANDING hunt Clint.
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Way to go! I took a seven point with a 53' Kodiak, it's great to see the old ones getting used and not just look pretty on the wall. John
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Excellent! Great shooting Clint. Congrats on the meat and using old glass
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nice one Clint!
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Nice job Clint, nice deer and shot. :)
Pappy
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Congrats Clint. I like the looks of that broadhead, might have to try them out.
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Way to go !
Bone