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my first will have to wait, a bit disappointed

Started by deertag, October 08, 2013, 07:51:00 PM

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deertag

October 08, 2013, 07:51:00 PM
finally see deer... been hunting hard.  big doe and 2 big yearlings under the stand at 815 this morning.  i had to wait for the big doe to show herself I could hear her back down the trail a bit. when she caught up with the last one in front of her, they started to fight up on their back legs pawing each other!  I had never seen that in person before, very entertaining, but all the while making me wait even more and get more nervous as I was afraid I wouldn't get a shot at all.

things finally calmed down, when she put her head down, i was already standing, with bow out front, 15 feet up, 10 yards away, and proceeded to 'not' pick a spot, 'not' come to full draw, and partially i think because at about 3/4 draw she catches my movement and stares right at me.  so i think i rushed the shot trying to get the shot before she bolted.

I got the shot off before she moved, but it went right over her back.  
very disappointed, around here, i sometimes only see one deer a year, so i may well have had my chance for a while.  i blew it.

came home, put the foam doe at 10 yards and put 2 arrows w/in 2" in vitals, then I was even more disappointed.

this is harder than it looks.

maybe tomorrow.

thanks, david

Caleb Monroe

#1
October 08, 2013, 08:04:00 PM
It happens man. Nothing makes you better like experience. I still have problems calming down (Especially on pigs. Missed a lot.) Keep at it and pick a spot. Good luck.
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South MS Bowhunter

#2
October 08, 2013, 08:35:00 PM
Never, never, never give up!
Everything I have and have become is due to the Lord and his great mercy.

Cyclic-Rivers

#3
October 08, 2013, 08:38:00 PM
I know it stinks but a Miss is better than a wounded animal any day.  Count your blessings and Better luck next time.  

I know pros that have missed chip shots, it happens, Glad you had a great encounter!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

Wannabe1

#4
October 08, 2013, 08:46:00 PM
Man, that is wild! At least you got a shot off! Glad it was a miss instead of a wounded animal. I know it will happen for you so, just keep at it.   :thumbsup:

Just think, I've never seen two deer sparring with each other so, that in itself made it a successful hunt in my book.   :D
Desert Shield/Storm, Somalia and IOF Veteran
"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

Gator1

#5
October 08, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
First off congrats on getting a shot.

I've taken a few deer with trad gear this will cheer you up.

Last year clean misses on 2different small bucks

12 yards

9 yards

I did not pick a spot and similarly more worried of being seen than concentrating on my spot.  Like Charlie said clean misses are better. I'm getting good at clean misses    :scared:    :scared:

edge2009

#6
October 08, 2013, 08:51:00 PM
I don't say this because I'm proud of it... But I gummed a hog up 3 weeks ago, 22 yards, walking shot, and I rushed it. Straight salad shot...

I then missed a 6 point the very next morning, 20 yards... Broadside, standing still... Chip shot.

Something I forgot was the length of time it takes the arrow to get there over a wheelie bow! The buck ducked the arrow, and it went literally hairs over his back.

It sucked, but as days went by and I continued to hunt, I reflected on the whole hunt and how awesome my encounters have been this year. Btw, I'm in Fl! So I know exactly what your talking about opportunities seeing deer.

Hang in there
Jake Edge

Kanati 43# @ 28"

Terry Green

#7
October 08, 2013, 08:55:00 PM
Keep your chin up!!!...and stay after them!!!
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#8
October 08, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
The most difficult thing a traditional archer has to over come is to realize that, one we have more time than we think, two if it doesn't happen on this hunt that's OK, and never stop looking at the target. The spot the impact point. What ever you want to call it. Pick a target and focus on that spot, if the deer gets spooked its over, if you can't keep you concentration level at its most high that's OK. Relax, take your time enjoy the moment, if you try to force yourself into not making a mistake you will make one. Just let it happen, it will all come together. Its got to feel right, and for that to happen you have to be collected and relaxed. the rest will fall into play.
We are what we do repeatedly. Execellence is, therefore, not an act but a habit.  

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Philosopher

Hawkeye

#9
October 08, 2013, 09:14:00 PM
Good points, Bruce.

Also, in my experience, you are in for a challenge if the deer catches your movement and looks at you.

It may work, but you are likely to experience a "Matrix" like scene, with your arrow flying in slow motion toward your spot, and the deer dropping as if it were dodging j-u-s-t around the arrow.  Leaves you with a great memory, but no venison!
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

rraming

#10
October 08, 2013, 09:18:00 PM
But you saw a deer, that's why you were there!

LB_hntr

#11
October 08, 2013, 10:20:00 PM
Been there many many many, did i mention many, times!

If it was easy everyone would do it. there is so many variables that come into play for a traditional bowhunter. Every one of us has been or will be in the same situation you were and will do the exct same thing.
Next time you do put one in the freezer if will be that much sweeter.

awbowman

#12
October 08, 2013, 10:22:00 PM
It's hunting man.  Sounds like a great time to me!
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swampdrummer

#13
October 08, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
Keep at it. I think I missed 5 or 6 in a row before I finally connected.
You'll learn that you have to stay "in the shot" rather than focusing on the outcome. If you run your shot. it'll happen. If you get to thinking about how NOT to screw it up, your mind will screw it up every time!
Good luck!
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johnnyk71

#14
October 08, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
keep at it. we've all been there. anybody that says they haven't is fibbin'. it will happen again. but if you stick with it, goods things will happen.
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#15
October 08, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
Only person that doesn't miss doesn't shoot! Keep at em man, it'll happen
Caleb Hinton

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"Luck favors preparation"

TJK68

#16
October 08, 2013, 10:37:00 PM
Don't give up it will happen for you. Now you broke the ice with a shot, next time you will get one.
Tom

VictoryHunter

#17
October 08, 2013, 10:50:00 PM
Been there! Bummer, but you did everything else right so just remember to pick spot next time!
There is a place for all God's creatures....right next to the potatoes and gravy.
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elkken

#18
October 08, 2013, 10:57:00 PM
every miss can be a lesson and shooting hair is way harder than shoot'n foam ... I have proven that time and time again    :banghead:

you'll get it, keep the faith and study why you missed
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good

TGMM Family of the Bow

#19
October 08, 2013, 11:11:00 PM
A clean miss is better than a bad hit, any day!

Look at it this way - you got to have all the fun with none of the work.

Keep after them and it will happen for you!

Bisch
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