Any Deer Archery Opener Success?

Yesterday the archery season for deer opened in a significant portion of the province. Anyone have opening day success?

No pics but I harvested a young 5 point buck about 170 lbs at 7:30 AM with my crossbow. Walked 10 yards, front legs went out from under him and that was it. I was thankful for him that he passed quickly and thankful for me it was a quick recovery. Spent the rest of the day butchering, processing, making bone broth etc. Feels good to have meat in the freezer.

Wow congrats! We go for the controlled hunt first and if we don't fill our tags then we go for bow

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Good for you, congrats..... Hope to be able to get out soon. Love this time of year

Congratulations!

Congrats, well done!

Nice congrats

Tonight Had 4 doe two fawn and a 8 point 80 yd tho buck is a proud one he make a mistake yet

And a really pretty fox

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Originally Posted by Pioneerfreq

Yesterday the archery season for deer opened in a significant portion of the province. Anyone have opening day success?

No pics but I harvested a young 5 point buck about 170 lbs at 7:30 AM with my crossbow. Walked 10 yards, front legs went out from under him and that was it. I was thankful for him that he passed quickly and thankful for me it was a quick recovery. Spent the rest of the day butchering, processing, making bone broth etc. Feels good to have meat in the freezer.

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A full freezer is always good congrats

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Nice congrats

Tonight Had 4 doe two fawn and a 8 point 80 yd tho buck is a proud one he make a mistake yet

And a really pretty fox

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80 yards, ugh! Must have been exciting to watch though!
I actually had a chance at a second young buck about the same size the same morning (my wife has a tag and was in a different location). He hung around after I shot the first one as I stayed very quiet. I was in a ground blind so I was able to reload. It was a very narrow shooting lane between 2 trees and I could only guess the distance of 30 to 40 yards. I had my finger on the trigger trying to decide which marker in the scope to use and he walked away. Never presented another shot. Just didn't feel right (maybe I was too chicken to take the risk or maybe it was a good decision LOL, either way he is still alive and I'm still getting pictures of him).

I was out on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but I didn't see any deer. I saw a beautiful red fox and a nice red-tailed hawk. The leaves in the Lanark Highlands were very nice, especially Sunday morning.

Congratulations on the deer. Meat in the freezer makes the rest of the season more enjoyable, if you have another tag, that is!

Congrats on the deer!

Unfortunately my first sit will not be until Oct 15th or 16th. Too many loose ends to wrap up until then. :(

Lots of time and I'm down to a few steaks from last season so I'm not panicking yet... lol

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80 yards, ugh! Must have been exciting to watch though!
I actually had a chance at a second young buck about the same size the same morning (my wife has a tag and was in a different location). He hung around after I shot the first one as I stayed very quiet. I was in a ground blind so I was able to reload. It was a very narrow shooting lane between 2 trees and I could only guess the distance of 30 to 40 yards. I had my finger on the trigger trying to decide which marker in the scope to use and he walked away. Never presented another shot. Just didn't feel right (maybe I was too chicken to take the risk or maybe it was a good decision LOL, either way he is still alive and I'm still getting pictures of him).

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Congrats
Sounds like a great decision. Why ruin a great hunt already completed.

My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.
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Originally Posted by M_P

My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.
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Awesome! Congrats to him !. Sounds like something I'd do if I had property close to me. I'd be out everyday haha. Good on him for putting in the work and sticking it out. After the first one it gets way easier!

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My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.
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Awesome, congrats to your son! quite the acomplishment, and also very nice to see younger generations getting into the sport!

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My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.

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Congrats! Successful first archery hunt is a big confidence booster!

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Originally Posted by M_P

My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.
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These are the best stories!!!:moose:
Congrats and wishing him many more.:thumbup:

We had a very successful opening weekend. My wife shot a doe for her first deer on Saturday and I was able to catch up with my target buck on Sunday night. Lots of work ahead to get them processed now but the freezer will be jammed full. Attachment 44053

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Originally Posted by Pioneerfreq

Yesterday the archery season for deer opened in a significant portion of the province. Anyone have opening day success?

No pics but I harvested a young 5 point buck about 170 lbs at 7:30 AM with my crossbow. Walked 10 yards, front legs went out from under him and that was it. I was thankful for him that he passed quickly and thankful for me it was a quick recovery. Spent the rest of the day butchering, processing, making bone broth etc. Feels good to have meat in the freezer.

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Congrats! Have not made it out yet. Plan to in the next few days.

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We had a very successful opening weekend. My wife shot a doe for her first deer on Saturday and I was able to catch up with my target buck on Sunday night. Lots of work ahead to get them processed now but the freezer will be jammed full. Attachment 44053

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That's a beauty! Congrats!

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My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.
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Congrats to your lad!

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Wow look at that thing. Beautiful deer man .

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CD94, congrats dude, been a long time since I've seen anything that wide. He's a beauty...

Congrats to all that been successful, good luck to all this season

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We had a very successful opening weekend. My wife shot a doe for her first deer on Saturday and I was able to catch up with my target buck on Sunday night. Lots of work ahead to get them processed now but the freezer will be jammed full.

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Holy smokes! I think it's papa was an elk!

Congrats on the opening day buck pionerfreq
Congrats to your son on his first deer, M_P. Great shot from 30 with a vertical bow.
Awesome buck CD94! Huge spread on him

Can't wait for the controlled hunt! Its almost time!!

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Can't wait for the controlled hunt! Its almost time!!

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I can because I think it’s going to be colder than crap

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My son has been bow hunting 7 years now and has not harvested a deer. It's not from lack of trying. There's been days that it was too miserable for me to go out but there he was cold and wet in the stand. If he had a chance after school, out he'd go. We put out cams a few weeks back and were seeing lots of action but this past week there wasn't a photo taken. Friday after noon he had a few pictures sent to the phone so things were looking a little better for us. At the farm at 5:30 and headed to our stands. At 7:15 my phone rang, "I just shot a deer....I just shot a DEER" Trail cam pictures show him at his stand at around quarter after 6 and climbing out at 7:19. Not the biggest doe in the world but after all the hours he has put in I'd call it a trophy. He settle his nerves, made a perfect 30 yard shot to make a quick clean kill and put meat in our freezer. Now to get him a wall hanger.
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Congrats to your son, any archery deer is a trophy.

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Wow!!!! What a buck that is, Congrats! And congrats to your wife for her first archery deer!

Congrats to everyone and to CD94 wow that's a really wide rack on your buck

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I can because I think it’s going to be colder than crap

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Idk well see I guess LOL. I bought a 10 pound propane tank to hook up to my mr buddy heater this year. Spoiled I know [emoji23][emoji23]

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Harvested a nice 8 pointer at 9:30AM at 35 yards with the x-bow. He came in with 3 other bucks. Watched the two small bucks spar with each other too. He stood head on for most of the time and only barely gave a small shooting window broadside. Went 25 yards and piled up with a massive blood trail.

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Harvested a nice 8 pointer at 9:30AM at 35 yards with the x-bow. He came in with 3 other bucks. Watched the two small bucks spar with each other too. He stood head on for most of the time and only barely gave a small shooting window broadside. Went 25 yards and piled up with a massive blood trail.

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Nice, thats a great deer, congrats