Idaho general deer

[SDhunter05]

To preface my story.....I learned the many variables of bow hunting.

With that being said, 2026 was a first for me in the bow hunting world. After 10 years hunting with a bow I got it done in idaho on a doe at 80 yards. 80 yards is very difficult for me to say but I learned that jumping the bow is REAL!!!!. After 3 days of stalking deer I got it done after a 1 hour stalk. I played the wind, the lack of cover and was able to harvest the best tasting deer to date. I will say I learned to compensate a deers movement when bow hunting from now on. I know this community will have negative feedback, and that's OK. I practiced my ass off for this moment. Thanks to all you guys who've cheered me on throughout the years and have kept me going on the bow hunting journey

 

[HATCHET1]

Way to stick with it...10 years is a bit..but it's all down hill from here!! Not sure of the community you referring too?...80 is the new 30 these days...let er rip!

 

[SDhunter05]

Way to stick with it...10 years is a bit..but it's all down hill from here!! Not sure of the community you referring too?...80 is the new 30 these days...let er rip!

Thank you for the positive vibes. I learned a lot. Im sure there's people who think 80 was a long shot and I'll agree. But with the right equipment I was very comfortable. Now.... knowing the capabilities of these deer moving after first sound of a bow ill know where to aim on my next harvest!!!

 

[HATCHET1]

They definitely tend to not want to get shanked with a sharp stick..and like to duck...been imprinted on them since man began hunting them..in there DNA...keep grinding...bow hunting is cool!

 

[Stikbrandon]

Congrats man !

 

[SDhunter05]

Thank you brother. Hope you're doing well my man!!!

 

[Lungpopper]

Bow hunting ain’t easy.
Sure is rewarding when you connect.
Congrats

 

[HortoTheSlayer]

Way to get it done! Do you live out in Idaho or just out here hunting?

 

[SDhunter05]

I live in San diego but frequent idaho as my brother lives there. I've let Arrows fly in the 16 and have disappointed myself with less than desirable archery equipment. This was the year to level up and spend money on great equipment and it paid off with practice

 

[HortoTheSlayer]

I live in San diego but frequent idaho as my brother lives there. I've let Arrows fly in the 16 and have disappointed myself with less than desirable archery equipment. This was the year to level up and spend money on great equipment and it paid off with practice

Yea I tried bow hunting in the 16 before I moved..definitely not easy. Only ever had a spike within range once. Moved out here in 2022 but haven't done much bow hunting out here yet. I want to get after it tho next season.

I asked because the fence in one of your pics looked like my fence out here lol congrats again man!