Date: 4/24/98

Weapon: Huntmaster Magnum Crossbow

Distance: 15 yards

Place: Valentine, NE

Scene: It was one of those cold blustery days that calms as the afternoon dies. This two year old merriam's tom peeled out of the flock and right across the fence toward me. He didn't see us hiding in this great blind we were in, nor did he notice the rocket arrowhead aimed at his vitals.