Waited 12 Hours for a Shot and Blew it.....

Stumpkiller · January 09, 2011, 12:08:00 AM

Oh, man. Ain't that just the way.

Look at all that character building ya got done!

boznarras · January 09, 2011, 12:10:00 AM

Well you didn't come away with nothing, and thanks for sharing the lesson with us.

January 09, 2011, 12:10:00 AM

Guess it is too bad you did not get the shot but the time is not wasted! You learned another important thing...the next time you will learn something else....I think "Murphy" of Murphy's Law must have been a bowhunter...If anything can go wrong...it will!

I enjoyed reading about your encounter. Reminds many of us about our expriences. Some of my best memories of bowhunting are not always about the kill. Frustrating, yes...but good nonetheless!

Good luck - Happy hunting!

bowhunterdave · January 09, 2011, 12:23:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Macatawa:
Guess it is too bad you did not get the shot but the time is not wasted! You learned another important thing...the next time you will learn something else....I think "Murphy" of Murphy's Law must have been a bowhunter...If anything can go wrong...it will!

I enjoyed reading about your encounter. Reminds many of us about our expriences. Some of my best memories of bowhunting are not always about the kill. Frustrating, yes...but good nonetheless!

Good luck - Happy hunting!

I enjoyed reading your response as well..Thank You!!

trick00 · January 09, 2011, 12:40:00 AM

Oh well, saved you the trouble of getting him outta there and dressed out lol

greyghost · January 09, 2011, 02:09:00 AM

Very well articulated story. Thanks for sharing.

Great bladder and hunger control. Sorry the end was not a little different but I bet the next one will end with a long drag, deer in tow back to the truck.

Earl

Xavier · January 09, 2011, 04:02:00 AM

What a great read. Thanks! Your patience is commendable.

macksdad · January 09, 2011, 06:11:00 AM

Even though you didn't get the deer, you have proven to yourself that you have the discipline to sit that long. I feel that you have won the battle, you just didnt get the trophy becuase your equipment fasiled you. You will remember this hunt forever, and you will always know that you have what it takes to win the next time you go out. Good luck

Terry Lightle · January 09, 2011, 06:20:00 AM

WOOL it happened to me about 25 years ago so now it is wool for me

wapitimike1 · January 09, 2011, 07:18:00 AM

Velcro was created at PETA Labs Inc!!!!

cacciatore · January 09, 2011, 07:29:00 AM

Another good day of experience!
You need to take care of everything when you bowhunt.
Velcro was created at PETA Labs Inc!!!!
Wapitimike1 that's a good one.

Manitoba Stickflinger · January 09, 2011, 07:31:00 AM

At least you can still go hunting! That's one of the positives.

rastaman · January 09, 2011, 08:08:00 AM

Great story! i felt your pain!

hvyhitter · January 09, 2011, 09:00:00 AM

Been there....done that! Now all my hunting clothes for cold weather are wool, my daypack is wool, cut the velcro off my bino case and replaced with buttons and loops. On those cold clear days sound carries forever in the woods.

buckeye_hunter · January 09, 2011, 09:29:00 AM

Lets just say I can relate and feel your agony.....

buckeye_hunter · January 09, 2011, 09:31:00 AM

Oh yeah, wrap your food in a piece of brown, green or gray soft cloth. Just cut up an old shirt. Thet way you can get it out without making a sound.

bentpole · January 09, 2011, 09:35:00 AM

Great Story Dave!

Bobhat · January 09, 2011, 09:49:00 AM

Now that is some persistance my friend. Sorry it didn't turn out better but atleast you were in the game. Better luck next time.

maineac · January 09, 2011, 10:03:00 AM

Tough tough tough, but what a great day. Close and teased is better than sitting all day and having no one to show up for the dance. I bet you spend a lot of the spring and summer shopping for wool closeouts.

GREASEMAN · January 09, 2011, 10:13:00 AM

It's happened to all of us, or will!
Wool or Polar feece is the cure for the noise!

Happy Hunting,
Greaseman