Lessons Learned from a Late Season Public Hunt in CT: Overcoming Failures to Harvest a Deer with a Bow

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Whitetail Buck

  • compound bow
    method
  • 186 lbs
    weight
  • 10
    antler tines
  • public
    land type
  • 7
    distance (yards)
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  • Seth's avatar

    Been there. Know the range of emotions one feels. As hunters we want to give the animal the best death possible. But sometimes things happen. Still a better way to go than predation. Congrats on your harvest! May the next one be a double lunger!

  • Lisa's avatar

    Loved the humility in your post, Pat. A huge congrats to you on a beautiful harvested buck!

  • Kevin's avatar

    Been there myself, congratulations nice buck. I have the prize.

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Pat T

Connecticut

Primarily a New England bow hunter chasing whitetails on public land. MA, CT, RI

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