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First Kill! Thank you Aldeer #3804952
12/06/22 07:51 AM
12/06/22 07:51 AM
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I got my first at about 80 yards yesterday with my T/C Hawken Muzzle Loader, open sights at about 80 yards. Doe #1 (from my previous post) showed up like clock work. She gave me a good broadside so I didn't wait for the rest of the does. I spent all day Sunday at the range with the smokepole. I got it zeroed at 50, 100 was another story. One click was 6 inches high, one click down was 4 inches low. I forgot to adjust and I caught her in the spine right above the shoulder. She dropped instantly, but was parlyzed and not dying. After watching her for about five minutes or so, I knew what needed to be done and reloaded the Hawken. She was looking at me and confused as to why she couldn't get away. I wanted to end it quickly so I took a head shot, not realizing how small the brains are on a deer from about 10 yards. It did not dispatch the deer like I hoped, so I pulled out my side arm, tried again with slighlty better results. I put the last 9mm in the boiler room like I should have done in the first place and that ended things. I found where it hit the bottom of her heart during cleaning. I gave her a few minutes while I hauled gear back to car.

I had about 200 yards to drag her across a green field to get her home. That was a lot tougher that I thought. I weighed her at home about got about 80 pounds. I tried just pulling her by the legs and finally tied some paracord around her legs and dragged. I was grueling and the toughest workout I've had in a long time. I cannot imagine pulling a buck out of bottom right now.

I started to try and gut her there at the car. I was so out of breath and overheated, it made more sense to just throw her in the drunk and get her home (about 20 minutes) and do the deed there. Once I got her on the back porch, I did an OK job gutting her. Started at the bottom and did not puncture anything. Once I got through the muscle the guts just wanted to come out. Skinning was a little hard, I know I could do better, but I managed to get both hind quarters, backstraps, and one shoulder. The shoulders just didn't have a lot of meat or it seemed not to seperate fom the hide. I am not sure, but I was so exhausted it didn't seem worth the effort.

I got her from hoof to cooler in a little under 2.5 hours. It was warm about 65 degrees. I am hoping for not spoilage. Is there anything to look for?

I hope the picture comes through. I appreciate all the help, advice and even admonishment this forum has given me over the last year +. I look forward to any tips to make the next one go smoother.

[img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/nf8w72exyern1md/20221205_165252.jpg?dl=0[/img]




Last edited by ShootemupTex; 12/06/22 07:54 AM.
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3804954
12/06/22 07:56 AM
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Congrats thumbup


It takes a long time to grow an old friend.
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3804961
12/06/22 08:00 AM
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Good job
Next time keep in mind they a lil lighter to drag without them guts inem

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3804964
12/06/22 08:01 AM
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Congrats Tex

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: Ar1220] #3804973
12/06/22 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ar1220
Good job
Next time keep in mind they a lil lighter to drag without them guts inem

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: Ar1220] #3804974
12/06/22 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ar1220
Good job
Next time keep in mind they a lil lighter to drag without them guts inem

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3804975
12/06/22 08:11 AM
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There's a lot more to "hunting" than most realize, to do it "properly".
It's hard work but rewarding, and often exhausting.

Reads like you are on the right track and learning what it is all about!!

Congrats! That's a great doe!!
May there be many more!

God Bless,
David B.


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Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3804991
12/06/22 08:24 AM
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Congratulations

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: Buck_TrackingAL] #3805000
12/06/22 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Buck_TrackingAL
Congrats Tex


Georgia Football..Acts like Bama but has a trophy case like South Carolina.
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805001
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Congratulations If you have somewhere to hang the deer to clean it you can leave the guts in. I don’t ever gut a deer. But saying that I don’t have to drag a long way that might be a different story.

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805014
12/06/22 08:36 AM
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Congrats on your first one. Good read.

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805016
12/06/22 08:38 AM
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Congratulations!!!

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805021
12/06/22 08:46 AM
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Great work Tex. Trial and error is a great way to learn, because it’s hands on and mistakes will educate you. When hunting alone, gutting a deer or hog is always best if you’re not going to pack it out. I like to drag using my climbing harness. That way I can lean in and pull. A four wheeler for deer retrieval maybe in your future. Keep hunting and keep learning. BTW, the meat should be fine.


Pick'n and a grin'n
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805042
12/06/22 09:06 AM
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Congrats. The meat should be fine.


A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: swamp_fever2002] #3805049
12/06/22 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by swamp_fever2002
Congrats thumbup
X2... beers


Did you know that Beer Nutz are over a Dollar...and Deer Nutz are under a Buck...


Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805053
12/06/22 09:19 AM
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The question is, was there someone there to wipe the blood on your face or did you do it yourself? Congratulation Tex! I can't be proud of you- I had no hand in your success but I am very proud for you. Welcome to the brotherhood.

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805060
12/06/22 09:23 AM
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Congrats...that's why I never turn down someone calling to help em drag cuz I know I need help sometimes on big deer it's hard work, especially in thickets and swamps


They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Ben Franklin
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805066
12/06/22 09:25 AM
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great job!


Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: ShootemupTex] #3805068
12/06/22 09:25 AM
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I got about 24 pounds of meat out of her. I rinsed and cleaned her up a bit this monring and got her in a trashbag to age in the fridge. Should I salt or not?

Re: First Kill! Thank you Aldeer [Re: YB21] #3805069
12/06/22 09:27 AM
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ShootemupTex Offline OP
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Originally Posted by youngbuck21
The question is, was there someone there to wipe the blood on your face or did you do it yourself? Congratulation Tex! I can't be proud of you- I had no hand in your success but I am very proud for you. Welcome to the brotherhood.
No unfortunately there wasn't, but I am ok with it. I was too worried about having a heart attack dragging her last night.

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