My first archery buck, and WHAT A BUCK! A season recap

[rkhinrichs]

WOW great story!

[sticknstring]

Not a bad buck for your first! Sounds like you cashed in on a golden opportunity - congrats!

[CANOPY SAM]

Very nice buck! And what a terrific story! Thanks for taking the time to share this.

One question, as I've never heard of this before. What is a "hunt coordinator"?

[DonBo]

One question, as I've never heard of this before. What is a "hunt coordinator"?

He was hunting in an organized metro hunt through the MBRB. There are several throughout the Twin City area. Each hunt has an organizer, or coordinator.

[CANOPY SAM]

Cool! That's a great idea. Thanks.

[certified jumbo]

Congrats. Very nice deer, very nice pics and good story.

[Powerstroke]

Thanks for the great comments everyone. I've always loved reading the stories from the other great people on this site and I'm glad I've been able to share some this year. Its my goal to try and video my hunts next year.

For those that aren't familiar with MBRB or the organized hunts, they are for deer management purposes to control deer populations in areas where the only predators are cars. Hunters have to be members, have a bowhunter ed certification from the DNR and pass a shooting test every year. Once all that is satisfied all hunts are lottery draw also. There are one or more "coordinators" that facilitate the hunts to ensure their success, which is measured in how many deer are taken with the least number of errors. Wounded deer are extremely bad PR for the organization and hunters in general. Hunters must be safe and effective.

[Scott M]

Great read Andy, thanks for sharing.

[BrokenRap]

Great buck, great story, and thanks for sharing it. I was about ready to hang it up for the season and switch to ice fishing but after reading this I'm going to keep at it as I am chasing my first archery deer. I am to the point now where I will let an arrow fly at anything brown, and that is a deer ofcourse.

[slimngrizzly]

Wow great job on a super buck!

[dukhnt]

Congrats Andy!

[JBone]

Nice Work! Good Read

[CC Hurl]

Nice story Powerstroke. Had company in the woods along with the deer and still got it done. 3 TIMES! or was it more? Unique hunt indeed. Congrats on an awesome buck and memories that will stick forever.

[Musky Buck]

Awesome story really neat, I too like the text depending on how long I wait but even just the phone is solid on time so you do get the time when you let drive whatever you're drivin, good job and yes these stories are awesome to read !

[RumRiverRat]

That is a great buck Andy!

[MarkAlm]

Andy ,

GREAT BUCK!! I still get great pains in my stomach when I see your pictures on my phone. Following the hunt rules of 20 yard max. shots and have him quartering away at 27 yards 9 minutes before you shot him I 2nd guess myself. I did had the honor of helping with 3 out of your 4 deer and that smile tells the whole story.

Congratulations once again!

[Boar]

Very sweet! Congratulations PS.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Beautiful deer and a great story!

[Powerstroke]

Hey Mark, thanks again for all your help. I can't wait to repay the favor.

[Wanderer]

Super story and SUPER buck Andy. Very cool!

Mark, that was some terrific sportsmanship on your part. Karma's a good thing too.

[ANYFISH2]

Great story, thanks for sharing! I have bow hunted for 14 years now and still waiting for my first buck. I can only imagine the excitement you felt/feel, congrates!

[MarkAlm]

Wanderer,

Funny you mention karma because I spent an hour cleaning the archery range the sunday before the hunt of all the paper and other garbage on the range.

I also had mentioned it to the coordinator about creating some good karma for myself.

This was my 33rd fall bowhunting and if your heart does not beat faster at the sight of a deer in the woods I don't know what will.