1st Deer (after 15 years)
Moderator: Excalibur Marketing Dude
1st Deer (after 15 years)
So after 15 years hunting on and off, I have taken my first deer. Just a doe, nothing special, except to me. After trying shotgun, muzzle loader and bow, i was finally able to get it done with my 2 month old Matrix 380. This year I had the opportunity to hunt late season in a bow-only private preserve and figured a crossbow would be my best bet as these woods are somewhat open. After three outings, a doe stepped into my shooting lane 40 yards away, and the Matrix barked. Honestly, I don't think I could have taken the shot with my vertical bow, but the Matrix is so flat shooting and accurate, I was able to finally "get the stink off me". Thank you everyone for all of the informative posts and of course Excalibur for making such a fine crossbow.
Matrix 380 Xtra
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Congrats, the first one is special, way to stay with it!
It’s not the way you rock, it’s the way that you roll!
-
- Posts: 112
- Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:14 pm
- Location: Northwest Louisiana
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Congratulations!
Phoenix
Matrix 380 Xtra
Exomax
Matrix G340
Klingons do not hunt because they need food. The hunt is a ritual that reminds us of where we come from. - Lieutenant Worf
Matrix 380 Xtra
Exomax
Matrix G340
Klingons do not hunt because they need food. The hunt is a ritual that reminds us of where we come from. - Lieutenant Worf
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
congrats!!!. hopefully many more to come
matrix 355,330
slicktrick 125
black eagle executioners
vixenmaster strings
nikon bolt
triggertech
slicktrick 125
black eagle executioners
vixenmaster strings
nikon bolt
triggertech
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Good goen , congrats , hope there will be many more
W.M.
W.M.
- way123hockey
- Posts: 475
- Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:46 pm
- Location: Simcoe County, Ontario
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Congratulations on your first deer.
Matrix 355 Blackout
Katana 385 BlackOps
Custom Black Vixen
Vixenmaster Strings
Munch Mounts
Wabi Calls
Katana 385 BlackOps
Custom Black Vixen
Vixenmaster Strings
Munch Mounts
Wabi Calls
- Canuck Archer
- Posts: 69
- Joined: Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:59 pm
- Location: Round lake Centre Ontario
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Now that you have "the monkey" off your back the next one will be easier. You obviously love the outdoors to stay with it. Congrats...
If dogs don't go to heaven, I want to go where they go....
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Does aren't exactly easy pickings! Where do you think those old buck learned their basis on survival! If was hungry, I wouldn't put all of my stock into getting a doe especially an older one.
You did good, congratulations! Now for a turkey with you bow!
You did good, congratulations! Now for a turkey with you bow!
Some people just like stepping on rakes
- one shot scott
- Posts: 7030
- Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:20 pm
- Location: Ontariooh ohh
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Congratulations!
Hint: we love pictures
Hint: we love pictures
*thumbhole vixen*original relayer*y25relayer*matrix380-
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Congrats!! 15 years is a lot of stink to get off {SMILE} hope you have many more years of success ahead of yourself... And also welcome to forum and as mentioned we love to see pictures..............
Matrix, 355. Hawke Xb-30 Pro. Ibex, Nikon Bolt. Strings By Boo, Nchunter, Zombies & Spynal Tapps From South Shore Archery,Now Built By My Son, N.A.P. Spitfire XXX and Magnus Black Hornets. (Fight Hard..Love Fast.. Die Young..)
-
- Posts: 6148
- Joined: Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:56 pm
- Location: Woodstock, Brantford'ish, ON
- Contact:
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Just the title made my day.
First deer are special, so is everyone after that.
A big congratulations!
Fill in your profile with your location, add a picture or two and stick around.
First deer are special, so is everyone after that.
A big congratulations!
Fill in your profile with your location, add a picture or two and stick around.
If you are not willing to learn, nobody can help you, if you are willing, nobody can stop you.
A bowhunter with a passion for shooting firearms.
WMU 91
Boo string
A bowhunter with a passion for shooting firearms.
WMU 91
Boo string
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Welcome and congrats!!
vixen 11
exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
matrix 355
Micro Camo 335
Micro Nightmare 335
380 Lynx
BJ custom arrows
Boo string on vixen
exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
matrix 355
Micro Camo 335
Micro Nightmare 335
380 Lynx
BJ custom arrows
Boo string on vixen
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Cool another NJ guy. There are a few of us around here. Congrats to ya on your first They are special!
Brian
Brian
Scorpyd SLP 165. For now but not for long
New Matrix 405
T/C Encore's MGM 14" 445 supermag
Gary Reeder 16" 41 GNR #2 Encore
Hobie Outback for hitting the Salt.
Too many hobbies and never enough time
New Matrix 405
T/C Encore's MGM 14" 445 supermag
Gary Reeder 16" 41 GNR #2 Encore
Hobie Outback for hitting the Salt.
Too many hobbies and never enough time
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
tomasw1 wrote:So after 15 years hunting on and off, I have taken my first deer. Just a doe, nothing special, except to me. After trying shotgun, muzzle loader and bow, i was finally able to get it done with my 2 month old Matrix 380. This year I had the opportunity to hunt late season in a bow-only private preserve and figured a crossbow would be my best bet as these woods are somewhat open. After three outings, a doe stepped into my shooting lane 40 yards away, and the Matrix barked. Honestly, I don't think I could have taken the shot with my vertical bow, but the Matrix is so flat shooting and accurate, I was able to finally "get the stink off me". Thank you everyone for all of the informative posts and of course Excalibur for making such a fine crossbow.
...in NJ nevertheless...these deer have that "faggettaboutit" attitude...we see it all of the time...
...some of us that have shot a bunch of deer don't realize how many have just given up the sport in frustration or are still hunting, year after year, with that monkey on their backs....
...you couldn't have done it with a better implement than an Excalibur CB and the "never missing" M380 and the heat seeking torpe"does" that it launches...
...very proud of another Joisean inducted in the Excalibur Hall of Fame...
...as others have said there will be more to come....If you're ever in Northern NJ looking for someone to shoot with at a range PM me...we are a family of 3 all owning the M380's...and a couple of friends saving their pocket change for Excal's also...
...Congratulations!
Anthony
In a tough situation and wonder where God is; ...the Teacher is always quiet during the test.
Anthony
A360 (l'Assassino)
AXE 340
Scorpyd DS (w/AeroCrank AD)
GRZ2
G1-NM335(On loan)
ZS,Ex
Spits
Vixenmaster Strings
Anthony
A360 (l'Assassino)
AXE 340
Scorpyd DS (w/AeroCrank AD)
GRZ2
G1-NM335(On loan)
ZS,Ex
Spits
Vixenmaster Strings
-
- Posts: 507
- Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:03 am
- Location: Texas
Re: 1st Deer (after 15 years)
Man, I thought I had done something by hunting one particular buck for two years, but 15 years just to kill "a" deer really takes the prize.
Congrats on your accomplishment!!!!
Let's just hope it doesn't take another 15 to do it again.
Congrats on your accomplishment!!!!
Let's just hope it doesn't take another 15 to do it again.