Best day of the season....last night

jonsimoneau · December 31, 2006, 02:28:00 PM

As far as action for deer, last night was the best night of the season thus far for me. Not Novemeber...late december! I had 5 bucks under 40 yards, and numerous does. Passed up two of the bucks at less than 15 yards. There was a monster 5x4, in the group but he never came any closer than 36 yards. I did salvage the day when I killed a doe at 22 yards with a Dakota recurve made by Ricky Welch. Double lung, down and out! We're running out of time here in Illinois!

bayoulongbowman · December 31, 2006, 02:32:00 PM

Ya got love that new recurve from Rick Welch...what was ur arrow set up??? thanks, mark congrats..

kennym · December 31, 2006, 02:34:00 PM

Way to go! I think I've seen more bucks than does this year,maybe the antler restrictions?? Can't get a doe close nuff to shoot at,for the dang little bucks in the way!!

jonsimoneau · December 31, 2006, 02:38:00 PM

Mark, I killed her with a 48lb. Dakota, shooting a 540 grain axis arrow with a 125 grain eclipse broadhead. Got a 100 grain insert in the front end of the arrow. Normally, I like woodsmans for hunting, but with this bow being a little lower poundage, I opted for the possibility of increased penetration with a two blade head. It worked like a charm too, since I hit just a tad more forward than I really wanted too. Went broke the leg bone, and lodged in the offside leg, while taking out both lungs. I'm a happy camper.

Hood · December 31, 2006, 02:57:00 PM

bayoulongbowman · December 31, 2006, 03:01:00 PM

Jon, looks like that Rick Welch one on one shooting clinic school helped you this year, I cant wait to try it! and one of Rick's recurves...

mcgroundstalker · December 31, 2006, 03:18:00 PM

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Huntrdfk · December 31, 2006, 03:50:00 PM

Congrats Jon!

Hunts don't get much better than that.

David

vermonster13 · December 31, 2006, 04:01:00 PM

So where are the pictures? Doe and bow! LOL

Congratulations. Always nice to put some venison in the freezer.

dougers · December 31, 2006, 05:26:00 PM

were those bucks running together? congrats...lets see some pics!

matthewp · December 31, 2006, 08:08:00 PM

Congrats on your doe. Late season can be a lot of fun. Happy New Year !!!!!
Matt

jonsimoneau · January 01, 2007, 12:37:00 AM

Hey guys no pics yet. But yes, the bucks were running together in a bachelor group just like you see in the summer. The funny thing was the big one was chasing does hard! I guess nobody told him that November is over! I mean he was running ragged. Toung hanging out and everything. I can't say I have ever seen that at this time of year.