No deer for me this year.  First year hunting Washington mulies mostly by spot-and-stalk.  Had a lot of fun, saw a lot of game, but never got the shot I wanted.

Brett

I saw a fawn doe on my first hunt this year. I had 5 or 6 opportunities at her but she was too small and scrawny. On my last hunt of the year I had a fawn buck in range but passed. I try not to shoot small bucks. I hunted 4 weekends this year and that is all the deer I saw. Our club harvested 13 deer...mostly does and one good 18" 7point, probably 4 1/2 yo. Pat

i didnt get to use my new bow much, but i did take it 2x. nothing. but i did end up with 5 deer for the season. so im happy.

I shot underneath a nice buck this fall, got so excited I dropped my bow arm !!!!  He'll live to an ripe old age  

Terrible weather, trespassers, dogs, and an early miss makes this a no deer season for me.  I could have shot a bunch of little bucks and really small does. oh well. I'm ready for next year.

Heck,
I screwed up n didnt even get a tag to try.

Saw deer, even with horns.  There weren't any shot opportunities.

Can I count the one I hit in my patrol car...            

If not then I struck out.

I can see one thing,we are spoiled here in West by God Virginia. I have to give you guys credit for be able to enjoy the hunt,and some of you going for years with out a shot.Hang in there.  

Don't feel neked!!  I will be having tag soup this year.  Although I had my opportunities earlier in the season but passed on many small bucks and countless does.  I hunted hard this past week and missed 2 does.  But now season is over and the freezer is empty.  Will have to fill it up with fish ice fishing I reckon.

I did have a great season though and don't feel bad about it.  Lots of memories made while hunting.

Glad to see I am not the only one, starting to feel a little better...

Thanks all

jake

Still looking for my first kill after season 2.Had some chances but could not seal the deal.Some of the does around here have a phd in hunter education.Already plotting for next year.

J.W.

A swing and a miss here too!  I totally blew the only shot I had on a doe.  Man those does spook so easily.

I too haven't been able to get out that much, but I got out more than last year! I had a few chances at does, but did not take the shot, because the conditions were not right, or the angle was not good.

That said, I enjoyed every minute of it. The only reason I could see for having a "must kill" attitude, is if I must kill something in order to have anything to eat.

I am not bashing anyone for having a must kill attitude. Those who do are simply at a different stage in their life than I am. There will come a time...

An un-filled tag means every weekend of the season in the woods.  Gee, I'm so upset.....    

It was my first season with traditional gear.  Had deer at ranges that the other bow could have tried, but I just don't care.  The trad bug bit me hard, and I loved every minute of it.

Had more fun and nutty experiences doing this than ever before.  Already looking forward to next year.

BobW

Me too.  Only hunted 3 days, first two weekends of bow season and haven't been back due to work obligations.  Did see the same doe with her twins both weekends.Passed on her both times at 10 yards.

Would have rather hunted all season and not gotten a deer.

Nothing here. But I agree with Hatchchaser, and I say that all the time- "That is why they call it hunting and not killing." If all I did was go out and kill something everytime it would get boring.
Saw 3 Bucks, and numerous Does, but none in range.
During the rut I watched a 3-1/2yr old Buck with a Doe that wasn't receptive to his advances, for over 30 mins in an open field about 60 yards from me.
I have learned more about Deer since I have gone Traditional. That's why I sold my pulley bow and am in the process of selling all my hunting guns.

I didn't kill one but I had a lot of fun. Anytime I'm able to get to the woods and enjoy nature, climb a tree, or shoot a bow, I feel like I've had a successful season.

I didn't get anything, but I have the excuse that I have been out of the country working for 7 months. I hope to give it hell this year and get out as much as possible.

All I ask for is opportunity"s and what I do when they come along is soley on me.
Well I was given ampel opp"s and I blew them not from lack of effort,just wasent meant to be.
I will stay the course and learn from my errors.