Hunting Diary

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  My Chance - Illinois

  My heart was throbbing, my arms were shaking, and my eyes were focused. I could not believe the emotion that hit me when I knew that I had the shot. I pulled my bow back and put pressure on the trigger, took a breath, and let it go. I watched it pierce her body and she took off. This was such an adrenalin rush for me, one that I have never felt before. Robert told me it was a different type of adrenaline,… read more »

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  On the Scoreboard

  As of December 1, 2009, the scoreboard for the year read DEER=2, DANIELLE=0. I had already missed 2 deer with my bow and here it was December 1, the second day of Ohio’s first gun season. I was confident I wouldn’t miss with the trusty Thompson Center. It was a bit chilly as we headed out for the afternoon hunt, but I was all bundled up in my C4 suit. We hadn’t been set up long before… read more »

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  First VICXEN Harvest - Ohio

  This story starts back in October during the all women’s hunt at Eagle Lakes Outfitters. Ralph and Vicki walked into Ted and Tina’s house with their arms filled with brand new HOYT VICXEN bows for each of us. I couldn’t believe it! I was so excited not just because I had a brand new bow, but because HOYT designed a bow specifically made for the female hunter! I couldn’t wait… read more »

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  Didn’t Expect It - Ohio

  Jeff Becka and I have been hunting and filming for over a decade, and although Jeff has several trophies on his wall and a few kills on tape, you might say he was in a slump. Three years ago we were lucky enough to be invited to be part of the Archers Choice Posse, and since that time I have enjoyed my share of success. It seemed that in recent years, every time we were able to take an animal on film,… read more »

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  Last Day - Virginia

  After a good start to the 2009 deer season, some success during bow season, and a great early muzzleloader season, our general firearms season was pretty slow with lots of rain, warm temperatures, and little deer movement. We almost didn’t hunt on the last day (Saturday, November 28), because we had to pack and get ready to leave for our annual trip to Kansas the next morning. The morning hunt… read more »

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  The Perfect Russ Buck - Manitoba

  I have to admit, I am a numbers guy.  Shortly after I started hunting, I became an official Pope and Young measurer and associate member.  I just recently became a Regular member and have maintained my measurer’s status throughout the last 15 years or so.  One of the benefits to being a measurer is getting your hands on all kinds of antlers and skulls.  It’s awesome… read more »