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Title: All that practice leading up to the season.....
Post by: tomsm44 on October 05, 2015, 05:07:00 PM
.......and I just missed.  Got in the woods around 2:30 and have seen 4 deer already.  A doe gave me a broadside 6 yard shot it 15 minutes ago, but she jumped the string.  Guess I'm still looking for my first trad kill.  Still a lot of daylight left and there was a lot of activity here yesterday evening, so maybe I'll get another chance.
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Post by: goingoldskool on October 05, 2015, 05:15:00 PM
It will happen. ..... keep your chin up!

Good luck, shoot straight and God bless!


Rodd
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on October 05, 2015, 05:21:00 PM
Keep at it! Best of luck on the next opportunity!!!
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Post by: katman on October 05, 2015, 06:40:00 PM
You got that out of the way now go get them.
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Post by: hitman on October 05, 2015, 06:44:00 PM
Confidence is a big part of being successful, which you will gain. As long as you are shooting at deer you will connect as you realize your mistakes and eliminate them. Good luck the rest of the season.
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Post by: on October 05, 2015, 07:01:00 PM
Misses happen! Keep after them.

Bisch
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Post by: Mryan2176 on October 05, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
Don't feel bad I missed a 12 yarder this morning at a doe. She ducked hard . Pretty disappointed I need to remember to aim a bit lower. I'm sure we'll get em next time!
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Post by: VA Elite on October 05, 2015, 07:23:00 PM
that was a let down I'm sure, but if you are getting them that close to you, it is only a matter of time. you will kill one very soon. I have not shot yet but I do have visions of missing one
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Post by: Pat B on October 05, 2015, 07:26:00 PM
Pick a spot!
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Post by: Michael Arnette on October 05, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
Aim for the lower chest...I think most of us have done the same at least once. Good luck
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Post by: Homey88 on October 05, 2015, 07:40:00 PM
Even though you missed you still got yourself into position to have a shot! Great encounter!
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Post by: Possum Head on October 05, 2015, 08:31:00 PM
4 deer, sounds like more good than bad happened. If you aint missed you aint huntin enough! Best wishes
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Post by: tomsm44 on October 05, 2015, 09:39:00 PM
Thanks for the encouragement guys.  I saw three more does this evening, but, without going into detail, I'm afraid things got worse after the miss.  I know these things happen if you hunt enough, and it will eventually happen again, but it doesn't make it any easier.
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Post by: Producer on October 05, 2015, 10:51:00 PM
It is about the hunt not the kill. Take it all in and enjoy your experiences.
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on October 06, 2015, 08:43:00 AM
Keep at it, everything will come together.  Enjoy
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 06, 2015, 08:52:00 AM
I've missed!   :wavey:
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Post by: VA Elite on October 06, 2015, 08:56:00 AM
I missed plenty with the wheels. So take that!   :D
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Post by: bear bowman on October 06, 2015, 09:29:00 AM
I'll take a miss over a bad hit any day.
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Post by: BWallace10327 on October 06, 2015, 09:58:00 AM
I see it as All that practice leading up to the season.....was a lot of fun.  We have all missed, that doesn't nullify all of the time spent in preparation for the season. Keep at it and good luck.
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Post by: D. Key on October 06, 2015, 10:24:00 AM
Sorry to didn't connect.  Just pick a spot low on the body and concentrate, especially from an elevated stand.  Bend from the waist, concentrate on the spot you want to hit, release and follow-through.  It will happen.
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Post by: johnnyk71 on October 06, 2015, 11:43:00 AM
aim low. every deer i've missed was high. and all of them will drop at that distance. good luck!
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Post by: Sam McMichael on October 06, 2015, 02:29:00 PM
Keep working! If you can get that close, it is just a matter of time. Good luck!