found some velvet

[weekender]

Been hunting deer 43 years and never killed a buck in velvet. I know I will catch some heat for the method used but I don't care. A torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in my left shoulder will not allow me to even hold my regular bow out, much less draw it. Unitl I can get that fixed, I am thankful that NC has now legalized the use of crossbows in bow season for deer. I suppose the crossbow makers lobbied the law through, I am just glad it passed. They also have allowed Sunday bow hunting on private land and today was the first time I have ever hunted on Sunday in NC. About 7:15 PM today, this 8pt gave me a 25 yd shot and the crossbow done a fine job driving the bolt through both shoulders and into the ground on the other side. The buck went about 40 yds. and piled up. He is no trophy size deer but I am happy with him, and that's all that matters.

[brandon558]

Very nice job with the cross bow. Glad you got some velvet! Most at our place lost theirs this week.

[Bird Dog]

congrats on the velvet

[netman9]

Nothing wrong with that method at all. That shoulder will take sometime. Good luck with it and the rest of the season.

[clt_capt]

just be careful with that shoulder. Nice first crossbow Sunday Deer...

[SeaBiscuit]

Excellent hunt William Tell!
Good looking velvet.
SeaBiscuit

[worknot]

Nice deer man! I dont think flak will be coming your way at all... people have been killin with crossbows a long time in other states.. Rock on!

[Jared D]

Nice one. I would be very proud. My buddy has used a crossbow for years and loves it. I was afraid you were going to say you were spot lighting or wire noose or something actually unethical!

Always in the meat.... your like Biscuit in the woods. I swear, its amazing how down right efficient some of you guys are on here at putting meat in the freezer!

[merry marlin]

Congratulations Greg on your first Chatham Velvet & first Sunday Hunt with your crossbow...
Now, don't push that shoulder too hard and we look forward to seeing what else you bring down with the new weapon!
MM

[scattered_grass]

very cool. congratulations!