An even quicker hunt
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An even quicker hunt
Managed to get out for another quick hunt today, We set out at a leisurely 8.30 am to a very foggy morning.
As it turns out this was a wise move as the wild life also had the same idea. Either that or they were all snap frozen and had to thaw out.
We picked the direction and then made our way to the various probable places in the hope of seeing game.
Busted right off the mark by a mob of goats 300 yards from the car We wrote them off for the time being as they were too high and were wise to us.
Much to our surprise there wasn't all that much sign as we walked and thought we would come out empty handed as we stalked through all the silent bush.
On the return we decided to loop around and see if the goats that busted us on the way in were still in the area. As it happens they were not far at all from where we saw them.
Kev insisted I take the first stalk and reluctantly I agreed they were on another rise about 100 yards ahead and on the other side of a fence so I had to back track go over and sneak through the gully lining myself up with as much of the tree line as I could and close the gap. everything went quite well and Kev devoured his lunch while watching my progress.
I got within 20 metres but was fixed on 2 billies one at about 25 metres and the other about (the biggest)35 metres I guess when they got the idea something wasn't right and stared me down for a couple of minutes. The big one decided to casually walk over the next rise.
The the one at 25metres seemed to present me with a quartering away shot I felt comfortable with, an considering the other goats were getting a bit flighty I thought I would take this one. Well all I can say is I drew the bowpicked the perfect spot and flinched like a Ba$tard!!!! The arrow harmlessly hit a dirty great rock and the goat did a circle on the spot and looked at the goat nearest in a disgusted "Did you Fart?" look and kept on grazing.
After disgracing myself so clumsily I Fortunately got my finger out and re-knocked. and methodically again went through the launch sequence with the mental note to self not to flinch and the arrow made its mark perfectly bringing the goat down about 6 foot from where I hit him. By this time all the others were so distracted by the antics from where I was and Kev made up his ground on the other side of the fence where all the mob were gathering fixed on me and their fallen mate.
Kev let rip and nailed one from about the same distance or more from what I could see, it bolted about 30 feet and expired. This one had a really nice coat
We trudged back the remaining distance to the car to see another 2 mobs of goats on the other side of the river and satisfied this place did have prospects especially later in the day Chuffed we both got a billy.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
By the way, check out Kevin's Site
As it turns out this was a wise move as the wild life also had the same idea. Either that or they were all snap frozen and had to thaw out.
We picked the direction and then made our way to the various probable places in the hope of seeing game.
Busted right off the mark by a mob of goats 300 yards from the car We wrote them off for the time being as they were too high and were wise to us.
Much to our surprise there wasn't all that much sign as we walked and thought we would come out empty handed as we stalked through all the silent bush.
On the return we decided to loop around and see if the goats that busted us on the way in were still in the area. As it happens they were not far at all from where we saw them.
Kev insisted I take the first stalk and reluctantly I agreed they were on another rise about 100 yards ahead and on the other side of a fence so I had to back track go over and sneak through the gully lining myself up with as much of the tree line as I could and close the gap. everything went quite well and Kev devoured his lunch while watching my progress.
I got within 20 metres but was fixed on 2 billies one at about 25 metres and the other about (the biggest)35 metres I guess when they got the idea something wasn't right and stared me down for a couple of minutes. The big one decided to casually walk over the next rise.
The the one at 25metres seemed to present me with a quartering away shot I felt comfortable with, an considering the other goats were getting a bit flighty I thought I would take this one. Well all I can say is I drew the bowpicked the perfect spot and flinched like a Ba$tard!!!! The arrow harmlessly hit a dirty great rock and the goat did a circle on the spot and looked at the goat nearest in a disgusted "Did you Fart?" look and kept on grazing.
After disgracing myself so clumsily I Fortunately got my finger out and re-knocked. and methodically again went through the launch sequence with the mental note to self not to flinch and the arrow made its mark perfectly bringing the goat down about 6 foot from where I hit him. By this time all the others were so distracted by the antics from where I was and Kev made up his ground on the other side of the fence where all the mob were gathering fixed on me and their fallen mate.
Kev let rip and nailed one from about the same distance or more from what I could see, it bolted about 30 feet and expired. This one had a really nice coat
We trudged back the remaining distance to the car to see another 2 mobs of goats on the other side of the river and satisfied this place did have prospects especially later in the day Chuffed we both got a billy.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
By the way, check out Kevin's Site
Last edited by hazard on Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:56 pm, edited 6 times in total.
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Re: An even quicker hunt
Nice work god I wish Thea was more game around down hear
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Well done Kev and Graydon, lucky they stuck around after the flinched shot . Cheers Steve
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ONYA Hazard always nice to see somebody putting game on the ground with the bow,and a face to the name.
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Re: An even quicker hunt
Nice work guys..
Great to see some game on the deck... I think I have to get out for a hunt myself soon...
Graydon... that country looks familiar...
Cheers Guy
Great to see some game on the deck... I think I have to get out for a hunt myself soon...
Graydon... that country looks familiar...
Cheers Guy
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Re: An even quicker hunt
Great to see people gettin' out for a few hunts lately. Congrats on the billies fellas!!!
Jeff
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Congrats on the goats fellas. I like your writing style Graydon, very entertaining
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Thanks Flyne, Maybe there is, they are just snap frozen like up hereflyne wrote:Nice work god I wish Thea was more game around down hear
Thanks Steve Considering you and Jeffro are leading so well by example I just had to do something .longbow steve wrote:Well done Kev and Graydon, lucky they stuck around after the flinched shot . Cheers Steve
That flinch comes back and bites but these guys were patient enough to help us out. The real silent beauty of the 'BOW"
Thanks SlackshotSlackshot wrote:ONYA Hazard always nice to see somebody putting game on the ground with the bow,and a face to the name.
Its about time I showed some metal Yep I reckon you know the place wellGuy Layton wrote:Nice work guys..
Great to see some game on the deck... I think I have to get out for a hunt myself soon...
Graydon... that country looks familiar...
Cheers Guy
Thanks Jeff, It is good to get out and I was lucky Kevin was generous enough to help me out with his time.Stickbow Hunter wrote:Great to see people gettin' out for a few hunts lately. Congrats on the billies fellas!!!
Jeff
Thanks Rod, I am really more of a talker not much of a writer.rodlonq wrote:Congrats on the goats fellas. I like your writing style Graydon, very entertaining
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Re: An even quicker hunt
Envy envy. Great stuff ,good to see you got that seldom happening second shot.
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Looks like you had a good time graydon
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I have been standing on the shoulders of Giants Bob. A couple of hunts through the mercy of great people and I appreciated their time matebigbob wrote:Envy envy. Great stuff ,good to see you got that seldom happening second shot.
It was an awesome day and I am still on the buzz of the dayJeffro wrote:Looks like you had a good time graydon
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
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Congrats on the goats guy's
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Hazard......if you really need too or have too i can put you onto some deer nearby.Maraylya to there maybe 3/4 hr My mate has a few and is always onto me about hunting them.
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Mate I am all earsSlackshot wrote:Hazard......if you really need too or have too i can put you onto some deer nearby.Maraylya to there maybe 3/4 hr My mate has a few and is always onto me about hunting them.
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
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Great work fellers and some nice goats.
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Good stuff fellas!
Lately, if life were treating me any better, I'd be suspicious of it's motives!
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love the hat matey....reminds me of the Dukes of H......
I reckon the first goat thought he was in luck and was hanging around to have a feed on yer hat.
Pity the beasties have not evolved with a bright gold spot a bit behind and above the shoulder.....would make it easy on old flinching farts.
Good fun boys. well done
I reckon the first goat thought he was in luck and was hanging around to have a feed on yer hat.
Pity the beasties have not evolved with a bright gold spot a bit behind and above the shoulder.....would make it easy on old flinching farts.
Good fun boys. well done
never complain....you did not have to wake up....every day is an extra bonus and costs nothing.
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Kev I always enjoy your input and only you could have put it that waylongbowinfected wrote:love the hat matey....reminds me of the Dukes of H......
I reckon the first goat thought he was in luck and was hanging around to have a feed on yer hat.
Pity the beasties have not evolved with a bright gold spot a bit behind and above the shoulder.....would make it easy on old flinching farts.
Good fun boys. well done
It was a Buzz and even Kevin Daley said the experience is addictive! How do I get a job doing this?
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Re: An even quicker hunt
Great shot.
Great Yarn.
Regards
John
Great Yarn.
Regards
John
Re: An even quicker hunt
Good to see people are getting out...I flung a few yesterday,first time in over 12 months (been building a new house)and didn't realise how much I have missed it...
On a side note,how do you put multiple quots into a post???
Cheers...Sparra
On a side note,how do you put multiple quots into a post???
Cheers...Sparra
Cheers...Sparra
There is always someone doing it tougher than you...
There is always someone doing it tougher than you...
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Once you press the 'post reply' button, highlight the text you want to quote (in the posts below) and then press the 'quote' button to the right of your highlighted text. Hope that makes sense.Sparra wrote:On a side note,how do you put multiple quots into a post???
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Yep that about sums it upStickbow Hunter wrote:Once you press the 'post reply' button, highlight the text you want to quote (in the posts below) and then press the 'quote' button to the right of your highlighted text. Hope that makes sense.Sparra wrote:On a side note,how do you put multiple quots into a post???
Jeff
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
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Cheers Chaps...
Cheers...Sparra
There is always someone doing it tougher than you...
There is always someone doing it tougher than you...