Title: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: John Scifres on November 13, 2005, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: John Scifres on November 13, 2005, 12:39:00 PM
Every year, my brother and 5 or so other friends head to a slice of heaven in Southern Indiana for opening weekend of gun season. My brother and I usually get down there mid day on Friday before opening day to hang stands and set camp. This always gives me an opportunity to bow hunt that last day before.
I started hunting traditional in 2000. I haven't killed a deer since then with a bow :) My switch coincided with a move to another state, the birth of my third child and a burgeoning career. Hunting opportunities are rare. But I keep at it. Never had the thought to switch back to compound. I have more of a story to tell but let's start here. I gotta go cut meat.
(http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/bowdeer01.JPG)
Killed with my static recurve, cedar arrow and Ribtek 190. I'll talk about the shot and recovery later.
(http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/bowdeer02.JPG)
I started hunting traditional in 2000. I haven't killed a deer since then with a bow :) My switch coincided with a move to another state, the birth of my third child and a burgeoning career. Hunting opportunities are rare. But I keep at it. Never had the thought to switch back to compound. I have more of a story to tell but let's start here. I gotta go cut meat.
(http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/bowdeer01.JPG)
Killed with my static recurve, cedar arrow and Ribtek 190. I'll talk about the shot and recovery later.
(http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/bowdeer02.JPG)
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: ardybe on November 13, 2005, 12:45:00 PM
Post by: ardybe on November 13, 2005, 12:45:00 PM
Nice one!
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: ber643 on November 13, 2005, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on November 13, 2005, 12:56:00 PM
Bless your heart, John - well deserved!!!
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: StanM on November 13, 2005, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: StanM on November 13, 2005, 01:07:00 PM
Hey John,
Score one for the good guys :thumbsup: Truly happy for you.
Stan
Score one for the good guys :thumbsup: Truly happy for you.
Stan
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: rabbitman on November 13, 2005, 01:31:00 PM
Post by: rabbitman on November 13, 2005, 01:31:00 PM
Congrats John! Looks like good eatin'. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: herb haines on November 13, 2005, 01:46:00 PM
Post by: herb haines on November 13, 2005, 01:46:00 PM
good for you . sure going to taste good --- herb
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: 2-BIG on November 13, 2005, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: 2-BIG on November 13, 2005, 01:55:00 PM
Way to go John! :D
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Kildog on November 13, 2005, 02:20:00 PM
Post by: Kildog on November 13, 2005, 02:20:00 PM
Good job!!!!!Did you enjoy gettin one up on the gun hunters? Wasn't no ribbin going on..I'm sure!KD
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Mark Baker on November 13, 2005, 02:26:00 PM
Post by: Mark Baker on November 13, 2005, 02:26:00 PM
Congratulations John....nice gettin' back in the groove, huh! Well done.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Madpigslayer on November 13, 2005, 03:05:00 PM
Post by: Madpigslayer on November 13, 2005, 03:05:00 PM
:wavey:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Dano on November 13, 2005, 03:13:00 PM
Post by: Dano on November 13, 2005, 03:13:00 PM
Way ta go John!!, I can see by the smile on your face that you are a happy man. :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Randy Morin on November 13, 2005, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: Randy Morin on November 13, 2005, 03:17:00 PM
Thats awesome John!!! A fine eater ta-boot. Cant beat that!! Lookin forward to the story and here about this particular static.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Jim Reamey on November 13, 2005, 03:28:00 PM
Post by: Jim Reamey on November 13, 2005, 03:28:00 PM
Way To Go John! Congratulations! :thumbsup:
God Bless!
Jim
God Bless!
Jim
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: 3dmuzzy on November 13, 2005, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on November 13, 2005, 03:37:00 PM
Way to go john,one less for the gun hunters lets hear the story :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: bluegill on November 13, 2005, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: bluegill on November 13, 2005, 05:19:00 PM
Great Job John,
Looking forward to the details.
Sean
Looking forward to the details.
Sean
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: longbowhntr on November 13, 2005, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: longbowhntr on November 13, 2005, 05:23:00 PM
Good job Mr. Scifres!!!
Looking forward to the story!!
David
Looking forward to the story!!
David
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: bluegrassbowhunter on November 13, 2005, 05:27:00 PM
Post by: bluegrassbowhunter on November 13, 2005, 05:27:00 PM
Congrats.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Walkingstick on November 13, 2005, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: Walkingstick on November 13, 2005, 06:01:00 PM
Great going John....Mac~
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: whitebuffalo on November 13, 2005, 06:15:00 PM
Post by: whitebuffalo on November 13, 2005, 06:15:00 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: sweet buck man, sounds like its going to be a great story so far.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: John Krause on November 13, 2005, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: John Krause on November 13, 2005, 07:49:00 PM
Way to go, John!
That's a fine buck. Can't wait to hear about the details!
That's a fine buck. Can't wait to hear about the details!
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: luv2bowhunt on November 13, 2005, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: luv2bowhunt on November 13, 2005, 07:58:00 PM
That is Awesome John!! Congrats :thumbsup:
Kevin.
Kevin.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Fletcher on November 13, 2005, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: Fletcher on November 13, 2005, 08:06:00 PM
Great job, John! Welcome Home! That smile says it all.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Otto on November 13, 2005, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: Otto on November 13, 2005, 08:12:00 PM
AWWRIGHT John!!!! Way to go dude!
Now, lets hear the story!!!
Now, lets hear the story!!!
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Redfeathers on November 13, 2005, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Redfeathers on November 13, 2005, 08:36:00 PM
Great Job and Congrats on a fine animal!!!
Brent
Brent
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: trashwood on November 13, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: trashwood on November 13, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
:) heeee heeee that'll make ya smile
rusty
rusty
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Chris R on November 13, 2005, 09:06:00 PM
Post by: Chris R on November 13, 2005, 09:06:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Timo on November 13, 2005, 09:06:00 PM
Post by: Timo on November 13, 2005, 09:06:00 PM
Sweet John....Very! :D :D :D
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Rich Baker on November 13, 2005, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: Rich Baker on November 13, 2005, 09:19:00 PM
Very Nice :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: mike hall on November 13, 2005, 10:27:00 PM
Post by: mike hall on November 13, 2005, 10:27:00 PM
Nice work John, congrats. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: John Scifres on November 13, 2005, 10:45:00 PM
Post by: John Scifres on November 13, 2005, 10:45:00 PM
Thanks everyone. I have posted my story on my site: Here it is. (http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/hunt20052.html)
I gotta go out of town for a couple days so I won't reply til then. See ya.
I gotta go out of town for a couple days so I won't reply til then. See ya.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Desert Rat on November 13, 2005, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: Desert Rat on November 13, 2005, 11:32:00 PM
Thanks John and congrats,
That's the kind of story I like, especially the ending!
Brad
That's the kind of story I like, especially the ending!
Brad
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on November 14, 2005, 12:22:00 AM
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on November 14, 2005, 12:22:00 AM
Way to go, John!!
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Woodduck on November 14, 2005, 12:22:00 AM
Post by: Woodduck on November 14, 2005, 12:22:00 AM
:thumbsup: Congratulations from The Tarheel State.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: cjones on November 14, 2005, 02:10:00 AM
Post by: cjones on November 14, 2005, 02:10:00 AM
Congrats, John! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Nice lookin bow too..
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: B.O.D. on November 14, 2005, 06:07:00 AM
Post by: B.O.D. on November 14, 2005, 06:07:00 AM
congrats John , and with a bow you made...cool!
Good story too. BD :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Good story too. BD :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Littlefeather on November 14, 2005, 07:22:00 AM
Post by: Littlefeather on November 14, 2005, 07:22:00 AM
Thats great John! Real glad you kept the faith and finally connected. Good for you!!! CK
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: DCM on November 14, 2005, 07:59:00 AM
Post by: DCM on November 14, 2005, 07:59:00 AM
Congradulations John.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: NEW GUY on November 14, 2005, 08:39:00 AM
Post by: NEW GUY on November 14, 2005, 08:39:00 AM
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: BillW on November 14, 2005, 01:23:00 PM
Post by: BillW on November 14, 2005, 01:23:00 PM
Way to go, John :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: frankwright on November 14, 2005, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: frankwright on November 14, 2005, 02:10:00 PM
Congratulations on a good deer and a great story. I really enjoyed the story and pictures!
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: the Ferret on November 14, 2005, 03:29:00 PM
Post by: the Ferret on November 14, 2005, 03:29:00 PM
Good deal John, Congrats. So the monkey is now off your back as well. Glad you found him brother!
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Otto on November 14, 2005, 05:55:00 PM
Post by: Otto on November 14, 2005, 05:55:00 PM
John
GREAT story and good follow up! Oughta be lottsa meat at Cloverdale next year. I mean we usually have a shortage and have to ration it out for everyone.
GREAT story and good follow up! Oughta be lottsa meat at Cloverdale next year. I mean we usually have a shortage and have to ration it out for everyone.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Dano on November 14, 2005, 07:02:00 PM
Post by: Dano on November 14, 2005, 07:02:00 PM
A shortage of meat at Cloverdale? yeah and it never rains there either :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: the Ferret on November 14, 2005, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: the Ferret on November 14, 2005, 08:41:00 PM
or falls down and loses his glasses :saywhat:
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Dano on November 14, 2005, 08:44:00 PM
Post by: Dano on November 14, 2005, 08:44:00 PM
Moderators, ya'll can yank this thread any time now :bigsmyl: I don't know what ya'all are talkin about !["[dead]"]("graemlins/dead.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: cjones on November 14, 2005, 11:05:00 PM
Post by: cjones on November 14, 2005, 11:05:00 PM
There is that selective memory again Dano.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: jeff mccray on November 15, 2005, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: jeff mccray on November 15, 2005, 10:53:00 AM
5 year wait never been so sweet huh?
Jeff
Jeff
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: Tom Leemans on November 15, 2005, 12:00:00 PM
Post by: Tom Leemans on November 15, 2005, 12:00:00 PM
Congrats John! Wish my week went better.
I connected on a very nice 8 pt. Saturday morning. He was chasing a doe that was running past me. I snorted at him to stop him and, in my mind's replay, I know I rushed the shot. (BTW I was about 14 feet up in a ladder stand) I quickly drew and released. I'm not even sure I drew all the way back. (mistake #2) Anyway, the shot was a bit high, straight up from the armpit. It only went in about 8-10". Didn't hit lung but I'm sure of an arterial hit from the blood. (I was using some vintage Bear Razorheads and my BBO "Nightmare") Anyhow, he ran off about 80 yards downhill and stopped for about 30 seconds. I could clearly see blood running down his side. He then slowly walked off over the point of the next hill after crossing a ditch. He had broken the arrow off at the broadhead when he crossed the ditch. I gave him a couple hours before taking up the trail with a friend and my brother.
The initial blood trail looked like someone threw cups of bright red blood everywhere. The was a large pool of blood where he stopped and a lot of blood wherever he traveled. He ended up following a ridge above the steep bank leading down to the creek. We found where he had turned downhill towards the creek. I was making my way downhill, all the while telling the guys to slow down, when my brother had gotten way out in front of us and jumped the buck from his bed near a deadfall where he had left another large pool of blood. Too bad, because I may have been able to put another arra in him. So then he runs back uphill and we loose sight of him where he should have run across a fire break or doubled back towards us. He lost a blood clot about halfway up the hill and was bleeding again. When he reached the firebreak/4 wheeler path, the blood stopped. No blood on the path. He didn't cross the field because he would've painted the grass red. He didn't go right because we would've seen him. We looked for hours for more blood but never found another drop. My brother even climbed up a tree to watch for him in case we jumped him again. Nothing. Needless to say, I was just sick about it. The weather turned very sour Saturday night/Sunday with tornados just north of us and rain and high winds where we were and I had to get back home Sunday. Hopefully, some of our friends will find him or he'll heal up.
I connected on a very nice 8 pt. Saturday morning. He was chasing a doe that was running past me. I snorted at him to stop him and, in my mind's replay, I know I rushed the shot. (BTW I was about 14 feet up in a ladder stand) I quickly drew and released. I'm not even sure I drew all the way back. (mistake #2) Anyway, the shot was a bit high, straight up from the armpit. It only went in about 8-10". Didn't hit lung but I'm sure of an arterial hit from the blood. (I was using some vintage Bear Razorheads and my BBO "Nightmare") Anyhow, he ran off about 80 yards downhill and stopped for about 30 seconds. I could clearly see blood running down his side. He then slowly walked off over the point of the next hill after crossing a ditch. He had broken the arrow off at the broadhead when he crossed the ditch. I gave him a couple hours before taking up the trail with a friend and my brother.
The initial blood trail looked like someone threw cups of bright red blood everywhere. The was a large pool of blood where he stopped and a lot of blood wherever he traveled. He ended up following a ridge above the steep bank leading down to the creek. We found where he had turned downhill towards the creek. I was making my way downhill, all the while telling the guys to slow down, when my brother had gotten way out in front of us and jumped the buck from his bed near a deadfall where he had left another large pool of blood. Too bad, because I may have been able to put another arra in him. So then he runs back uphill and we loose sight of him where he should have run across a fire break or doubled back towards us. He lost a blood clot about halfway up the hill and was bleeding again. When he reached the firebreak/4 wheeler path, the blood stopped. No blood on the path. He didn't cross the field because he would've painted the grass red. He didn't go right because we would've seen him. We looked for hours for more blood but never found another drop. My brother even climbed up a tree to watch for him in case we jumped him again. Nothing. Needless to say, I was just sick about it. The weather turned very sour Saturday night/Sunday with tornados just north of us and rain and high winds where we were and I had to get back home Sunday. Hopefully, some of our friends will find him or he'll heal up.
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: dosbow56 on November 15, 2005, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: dosbow56 on November 15, 2005, 06:01:00 PM
tom,
sorry to hear bout that one, that's gotta hurt.
john, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
dave
sorry to hear bout that one, that's gotta hurt.
john, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
dave
Title: Re: Deer Camp 2005
Post by: John Scifres on November 15, 2005, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: John Scifres on November 15, 2005, 10:30:00 PM
Thanks all! Sorry about that Tom.