Longbow Steve gets first fox

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Longbow Steve gets first fox

#1 Post by Jeffro » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:24 am

Just got back from a trip out to the hills and we did a bit of fox whistling.
I missed 2 sitters because I had the whistle in my mouth when taking the shot.I did not want the string to clip the whistle so I held the string away from my mouth a bit and both shots went to the right.
Then steve got this one.He can explain how it went down.
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#2 Post by Jeffro » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:31 am

A few scenery photos
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I took a pig out of this mob and deliberately didnt shoot this big one cause I thought it was a sow.
It wasnt until they took off that I could tell it was a boar
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#3 Post by perry » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:05 am

Congrats Steve, waiting for your Story Mate - especially Bow and Arrow combo. Never had any luck Whistling Foxes, well done

I'll bet your kicking yourself Jeffro re the Boar, he'll be bigger next time !

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#4 Post by Jeffro » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:17 am

Cheers Jacko,
I dont think Steve has seen this is up but ill carry on with some more photos then.
The pigs I did get :biggrin:
It is hard at times with the long grass at this place to tell whether sow or not however I got 2 sows and 2 young boars
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#5 Post by flyne » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:00 am

Congrats on the nice hogs jeffro
And congrats to Steve on finely getting a fox 8)
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#6 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:47 am

Well it is great see a few fellas managed to get some hunting in over the Christmas New Year break. Congrats on your pigs Jeffro and a big congrats also to Steve on his first fox! :biggrin:

That country is certainly looking good and holding some top game. Thanks for the yarn and great photos Jeffro.

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#7 Post by Bill » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:48 am

8) Well done, and congratulations, the pictures are great and the country side is looking very good.
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#8 Post by bigbob » Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:22 am

Enjoyed the photos and the stories fellas. Thanks!
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#9 Post by jcm » Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:52 am

Well done Jeffro and Steve
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#10 Post by longbow steve » Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:05 am

Thanks for putting the pictures up Jeff. Looks like I was dancing a jig in those first two photos :lol: .
Here is a quick story of how the fox went down. I was sitting in front of the log pictured above, Jeff was behind with the whistle and Jeff's Mrs was at the other end of the log :smile: . Jeff blew the hand made tin whistle and immediately got the attention of 2 nearby Fox. The fox stayed at about 80 meters until Jeff blew an ultra distressed call which proved to much for the young dog fox who thought he was missing out on a meal. The fox stopped at about 8 meters watching. I had the bow up already and brought it back to full draw when the arrow came off the rest :shock: . I wrestled it on while remaining at full draw and released the arrow hitting the fox behind the right front shoulder and exiting just left of his rear end. He gave a little leap in the air and bit the arrow in half but went no where :smile: . I was happy to get one as I have whistled in or had Jeff whistle in about 6 fox that I have either shot left right or hi and low in the last 3 years. Perry the bow is an Osage selfbow 60# @28 63" ntn. The arrows are Douglass Fir with self nocks and Outback traditional heads weighing in at 570 gr
I have some more pics to add to this thread one being a selfbow shot boar :surprised: :smile: but wont have them up for a day or so.
Thanks all for the congrats. Thanks Jeff for helping me reach a trad goal. Cheers Steve
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#11 Post by longbow steve » Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:07 am

Nice pigs Jeff, I only saw you get the last one but you did well. Cheers Steve
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#12 Post by longbowinfected » Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:48 am

well done both of you.......arrow slipping off, Steve. Hey it was your day. Those young foxes take a while to get clued in. Love chasing foxes and feral cats, probably more than anything else. I know Jeffro has a passion for re educating feral cats.

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#13 Post by Jeffro » Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:22 am

Thanks kev,I love cats but I cant eat a whole one
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#14 Post by Nutgrass » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:35 pm

Great work guys. Looks like a ball. Love that salt & pepper pig !
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#15 Post by Gringa Bows » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:33 pm

Congrats Jeff,congrats Steve on getting your first fox and with a self bow,would have been extra special hey... :biggrin:
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#16 Post by hazard » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:56 pm

Hey well done guys!

I haven't taken a fox with a bow yet, but that must have been awesome, Self bow, self knocks and all home made! What a buzz!

Jeff they are some nice Pigs you got! Nice country and it looks quite thick scrub.

Thanks for posting it up

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#17 Post by Guy Layton » Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:23 pm

Awesome work guys...! :biggrin:

I'm so glad you finally bagged your fox and to do it with the selfbow... What a ripper...!!

Nice pigs Jeffro.. You certainly have a cracker property there...

Can't wait to see the pictures of your selfbow boar Steve... Well done...!

I was going to put my selfbow down for the my few days hunting next week, but after seeing your hunt, I'm picking it back up... :biggrin:

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#18 Post by Jeffro » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:02 pm

Hey Guy good luck on your hunt next week mate.Im dying to see that huntsman of yours.I just picked up my blacktail from storage today but cant see myself using it too much.maybe give it a crack on a fox hunt or something.

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#19 Post by longbow steve » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:49 pm

longbowinfected wrote:well done both of you.......arrow slipping off, Steve. Hey it was your day. Those young foxes take a while to get clued in. Love chasing foxes and feral cats, probably more than anything else. I know Jeffro has a passion for re educating feral cats.

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Thanks Kevin, whistling fox is a great way to hunt in the heat of summer.
LB rod 55 wrote:Congrats Jeff,congrats Steve on getting your first fox and with a self bow,would have been extra special hey... :biggrin:
Thanks Rod, yeah it was a great way to get my first one.
hazard wrote:Hey well done guys!

I haven't taken a fox with a bow yet, but that must have been awesome, Self bow, self knocks and all home made! What a buzz!

Jeff they are some nice Pigs you got! Nice country and it looks quite thick scrub.

Thanks for posting it up

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Thanks Hazard, get out there as there is another few months left of prime fox whistling season.
Guy Layton wrote:Awesome work guys...! :biggrin:

I'm so glad you finally bagged your fox and to do it with the selfbow... What a ripper...!!

Nice pigs Jeffro.. You certainly have a cracker property there...

Can't wait to see the pictures of your selfbow boar Steve... Well done...!

I was going to put my selfbow down for the my few days hunting next week, but after seeing your hunt, I'm picking it back up... :biggrin:

Cheers Guy
Thanks Guy, I noticed in Perry's thread that you want to take the Saluki now :smile: The curse of the bow ho! :lol: Take two and go for a walk with each on your trip. Although Osage seems to bring luck :biggrin:
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#20 Post by hazard » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:33 pm

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#21 Post by Buranurra » Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:07 pm

Great story and pics! Well done.
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#22 Post by slvrslngr » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:18 pm

Congrats to the both of you, looks like a fun day out!
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#23 Post by Guy Layton » Thu Jan 03, 2013 7:19 pm

Jeffro wrote:Hey Guy good luck on your hunt next week mate.Im dying to see that huntsman of yours.I just picked up my blacktail from storage today but cant see myself using it too much.maybe give it a crack on a fox hunt or something.
Thanks Jeffro, super keen for a hunt now all you guys have been out...!!!

Yes mate, the huntsmans are a cracker bow... It's quickly becoming my most accurate bow...! :mrgreen:

We need to get out for a hunt soon...! :biggrin:

Cheers Guy...

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I don't see it as a curse guys.... For me it's a pleasure...! :lol:

I'm sure both of you guys have your fair share of bows....???? 8)

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#24 Post by longbow steve » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:30 pm

Here are some more pics of our weekend away.
I was walking down a creek line and had not long flushed some Fallow does from their bed when a 60-70 Kilo Boar came wandering on a collision course with me. I was pretty excited and confident the Osage selfbow would do the job but at about 20 meters the wind turned and alerted the boar to my presence and he took off. No more than a minute later a micro boar stepped up for the honor of first pig with a selfbow so I wasn't going to complain. At first I thought I must have missed but he soon got the wobbly boot and fell over not more than 5 meters from where shot. The shot had passed completely through.
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#25 Post by longbow steve » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:38 pm

I came across numerous pigs but had imposed a limit of 10 meters on the selfbow due to the lower efficiency so practiced getting as close as possible a few times. I also stalked in to easy compound bow range on 3 Fallow bucks and snapped off some pictures. I was presented with a broadside opportunity on the largest buck so hopefully when the season opens this year Jeff and I can be successful.
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On the last evening I took the Black Swan out and came across an adult pig and put it down with one arrow.
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One of the more memorable hunts I have been on and found that despite the heat of summer it was well worth getting out there. Thanks Steve
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#26 Post by Jeffro » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:40 pm

excellent Steve,those buck pics look a lot better on here than on that tiny screen on your camera :shock:
I thought there was only 2 in the pics when you showed me.
Well done on those pigs too mate.
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#27 Post by longbow steve » Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:36 pm

Thanks Jeff, that Menil buck is the best I have seen in the flesh. I reckon he would be impressive up close. Cheers Steve
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#28 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:31 pm

Congrats on the pigs Steve and great to see the photos of the Fallow.

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#29 Post by longbow steve » Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:41 am

Thanks Jeff :smile:
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#30 Post by perry » Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:48 am

Steve, lucky you getting in all this Hunting - I reckon you have at least 3 times the chance of taking a Fallow Deer as I have - I've seen the same Fallow Deer 3 times on the Property I Hunt in the Nothern New England. He's beat me every time :biggrin: which isn't too Hard :roll: I wish you every success with it.

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