tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post1648790355161246589..comments2024-03-10T01:57:38.017-08:00Comments on NorCal Cazadora: The great shock: I finally got my first deer!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-91573927271974131642010-02-16T23:34:43.101-08:002010-02-16T23:34:43.101-08:00For my airgun hunting (which ends up being like ta...For my airgun hunting (which ends up being like taking shots at big game with a 'real' rifle at 2-300 yds or more) I use a really cheap camera tripod for a base. But I'm regretting it. It's too cheap. <br /><br />It's a little different for an airgun, because you still must (for a spring-piston airgun at least) use your hand for a rest. Not the tripod. <br /><br />But I Bpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-74820363596883157252010-02-16T20:52:53.815-08:002010-02-16T20:52:53.815-08:00I use a Vanguard bipod, telescoping legs, with a u...I use a Vanguard bipod, telescoping legs, with a u-shaped swiveling gun rest. It's <em>OK</em>. Nothing against this particular model, but I really need a tripod - I am not that steady on my own (I would <em>never</em> shoot offhand), and I need the most stable rest I can get.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-17847585506391957182010-02-16T15:37:45.404-08:002010-02-16T15:37:45.404-08:00I gotta ask, what hunting sticks do you use and ho...I gotta ask, what hunting sticks do you use and how do you like them. You use actual sticks or a bipod?<br /><br />Thanks ahead of time. <br /><br />And huge congratulations, great story.<br /><br />BpBpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-72143885062281952472010-01-19T13:15:44.327-08:002010-01-19T13:15:44.327-08:00If anyone would like to see what Boyfriend did wit...If anyone would like to see what Boyfriend did with the shanks of this deer, click <a href="http://www.honest-food.net/blog1/2010/01/19/rainy-days-and-braised-shanks/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. He braised them 'til they were falling off the bone and served them with a to-die-for Portuguese sauce. It was amazing - all you could hear at the table was little happy sounds and the clinks of forks Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-40530287545044158662010-01-11T17:55:40.282-08:002010-01-11T17:55:40.282-08:00Great job on the deer and great story too. I just ...Great job on the deer and great story too. I just wrapped up my third season of deer hunting as well, but alas, no buck for me yet. Hopefully next season.Billhttp://plainshunter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-76745214938126374772009-10-25T11:09:54.271-07:002009-10-25T11:09:54.271-07:00Holly,
Congrats on your deer! Which I would have ...Holly,<br /><br />Congrats on your deer! Which I would have known sooner! You did it all, from spotting to gutting, darn fine job. Hope to see more!<br /><br />AlbertAlbert A Raschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431765456546701021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-43218312286122790902009-10-23T07:12:02.474-07:002009-10-23T07:12:02.474-07:00Misspelling sorry!
Congratulations on your first d...Misspelling sorry!<br />Congratulations on your first deer. I remember my first big game animal as if it was yesterday.<br />Great blog. I really enjoy your writing<br />regards<br />Dandanontherockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589728957913623326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-69843313678836434272009-10-23T07:07:33.314-07:002009-10-23T07:07:33.314-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.danontherockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589728957913623326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-56906127467859576872009-10-21T21:56:28.375-07:002009-10-21T21:56:28.375-07:00Thanks! And boy, would I LOVE to hunt antelope and...Thanks! And boy, would I LOVE to hunt antelope and mulies in Montana. But my teaching schedule makes that tough - hard for me to get away for more than a three-day weekend once school starts.<br /><br />But I love antelope. And I love Montana.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-37036335646721887732009-10-21T21:53:05.206-07:002009-10-21T21:53:05.206-07:00Beautiful. I've been hunting many years, but w...Beautiful. I've been hunting many years, but was never so happy as when daughter Emily killed her first deer in a perfect hunt in a wild place. If you're ever in Montana, let me know if you need a good spot for antelope or mulies.EcoRoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294159049375690786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-69535132542964031332009-10-21T21:15:03.459-07:002009-10-21T21:15:03.459-07:00Great job lady... nothing like your first..I am su...Great job lady... nothing like your first..I am sure many more deer will fall to your well placed shots. good eating too, great story and killer photo....happy hunting HawkMike Hawk Hustonhttp://highcountryarcher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-62741072251383397372009-10-21T06:06:21.702-07:002009-10-21T06:06:21.702-07:00Way to go Holly! I shot my firt deer with a bow la...Way to go Holly! I shot my firt deer with a bow last year and had the same feeling of doing all by myself! I would love to share your story on my site.Terri Leehttp://www.campwildgirls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-45176113710060077032009-10-20T21:41:12.345-07:002009-10-20T21:41:12.345-07:00Yes! What an awesome day! I got a message on my ...Yes! What an awesome day! I got a message on my email, "Holly got a deer!" MUST READ!! Great story telling, you had me at hello. I have a feeling you're still living in the afterglow.sportingdays girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-86985408262464988732009-10-20T20:35:31.603-07:002009-10-20T20:35:31.603-07:00Muchas gracias, Kevin! I was wondering how to say ...Muchas gracias, Kevin! I was wondering how to say deer in Spanish and hadn't gotten around to looking it up, so thanks for that too. And yes, that bladder scared the HELL out of me. It was like a test that you can't afford to fail.<br /><br />But I'm ready for ducks now. I feel like I've satisfied the big-game itch, and with all this meat in the freezer, we don't have room forHolly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-26905675676127168562009-10-20T19:10:31.221-07:002009-10-20T19:10:31.221-07:00Felicidades por tu venado cazadora
it almost takes...Felicidades por tu venado cazadora<br />it almost takes the excitement out of the duck season opener sat hu? almost lol good job thats a nice looking buck and i kno what you mean those bladders are like ticking time bombs especially with shaky hands lol<br />p.s. this is kevin karinas husband your "former"lol student the one who helped the hen and brood across the street lolFRAZIERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625313192449238439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-37647102633439526072009-10-20T17:16:53.124-07:002009-10-20T17:16:53.124-07:00Thanks Suzee! I still can't believe how lucky ...Thanks Suzee! I still can't believe how lucky I was.<br /><br />And re the boat: It was literally a shot across the bow! OK, not totally - I was never in danger of hitting the boat. But I liked the imagery...<br /><br />Wasn't yours an archery hunt? I'm so not there yet. I loved Gary's story about it, how you just wordlessly went out and did your thang!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-71745993032074195322009-10-20T16:42:42.965-07:002009-10-20T16:42:42.965-07:00I'm so happy for you!!! I have been too busy t...I'm so happy for you!!! I have been too busy to check out blogs for several days... can't believe Gary never told me!... I'm going to give him a bad time about that!...That is a beautiful deer... so glad it worked out for you to experience it "on your own"... but really appreciated what you said ...you have all the information and examples of those who've mentored you, suzeehttp://basecamplegends.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-51889745229762122512009-10-20T14:07:56.216-07:002009-10-20T14:07:56.216-07:00Thanks, Gary! My desire to parade around with my k...Thanks, Gary! My desire to parade around with my kill is the weirdest one. But I see examples of it all around me in the animal world, so I can't help but think it's just natural. (Lord, you should see my cat when she has successfully stalked her mouse toy - she struts up and down the hall with the thing in her mouth like she's the queen of the world.)Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-57218353819916361132009-10-20T11:05:35.396-07:002009-10-20T11:05:35.396-07:00Congrats Holly, I know all the feelings you talke...Congrats Holly, I know all the feelings you talked about as you went along, as its been just three weeks since Sue took her first solo buck and I got to observe those feelings first hand. She was still pumped the next day. Lots of feelings that are unexplainable but we can't deny them either. Enjoyed every detail of the hunt.garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146805637459962923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-33974563959672778382009-10-20T10:23:32.919-07:002009-10-20T10:23:32.919-07:00Congratulations Holly! I'd be excited too :)Congratulations Holly! I'd be excited too :)Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029860506890356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-3486247988617810222009-10-20T09:05:01.299-07:002009-10-20T09:05:01.299-07:00Holly this gave me chills!!! :) So exciting! I thi...Holly this gave me chills!!! :) So exciting! I think you need to write a book as well, I was captivated!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14192825571134896025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-46841618482661364552009-10-20T06:56:15.447-07:002009-10-20T06:56:15.447-07:00Thanks, Terry!Thanks, Terry!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-53826078958996502002009-10-20T06:52:41.075-07:002009-10-20T06:52:41.075-07:00Well done Holly! Congratulations.Well done Holly! Congratulations.Terry Scovillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921175577588776380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-50289678366118371652009-10-19T22:48:52.485-07:002009-10-19T22:48:52.485-07:00Way to go Holly; good times! Congrats on your succ...Way to go Holly; good times! Congrats on your success.Jon Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517639796366064724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-76147686271243802062009-10-19T22:40:46.247-07:002009-10-19T22:40:46.247-07:00Holly,
First a BIG Congats that this worked out s...Holly,<br /><br />First a BIG Congats that this worked out so well. (I'm sure as it would have in a dream?)<br /><br />Then, you go Girl!<br /><br />You did this one ALL on your own!<br /><br />All those worries and doubts are now behind you. (oh, I'm sure some might linger in the future, but)<br /><br />You now have this one under your belt and the next one is just around the bend.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com