Missed one at 12 yards

[4runr]

I wasn't gonna tell anyone this (pride thing) but I missed the buck of my life on Saturday morning. I was up about 15 feet and he was about 15 yards out. Stopped. BROADside. STANDING STILL!  

He came in fast as I watched starting from 120 yards out. After getting my pounding heart under control and my hyperventilating breathing to somewhat normal, I proceeded to shoot just over his back. When I related the story to my 10 year old son, he asked "Dad, did you bend at the waist?" I just rolled my eyes and wiped away the tears.

[Widow's Son]

Some years ago I missed a very nice 8 point that was 8 yards from the tree I was in.  I cussed and proceeded to throw my 60# Sky recurve as far a I could.  I climbed down, recovered my bow which was uninjured, and quickly came to the conclusion that I was over-bowed (I was) and how important it is to "aim" low when hunting from an elevated stand.  I've also learned to better control my temper.

[doug77]

at 12 yards from your tree and 30 feet up I would have probaly missed. That's a long way up. I like 12 -15 feet up.

doug77

[Hit-or-Miss]

Do you wear an oxegen mask when hunting at that altitude? LOL!!!! 15' is enough for me!!!!

[emac396]

Thanks everyone I am better now the sick feeling went away in about 48 hours I can live with a clean miss. Its getting crazy here in Pa cant wait till morn saw a Jim Dandy tonight hope to see him a little closer tomorrow.

[Widow's Son]

Hang tough and don't throw your bow. LOL!

[katie]

Not bending at the waist cost me a 12 point Iowa buck 2 years back. Now when they come in I am thinking pick a spot and BEND:)

[Greybark]

I have two pratice arrows in my quiver which I shoot at the end of each sit . The routine and memorie of these shots install a sence of confidence and confirmation of distances .
   Interestingly this confidence will be carried over to your next tree stand  and further practice routines will result in a confident mode which will serve you well .
   Cheers

[njloco]

Don't feel bad is right, last year I shot under at 12yds. and then I shot over at 8yds. and it was the same buck ! All I could do is     .

You'll get him next time.

Good luck.

[Longbowlogan]

Well I missed a 8pt with a probably 5 inch droptine this evening at 15 yards  :(  its ok though because I have all next week off! Plus there are some studs on this farm so I'm not letting this miss get me down.

[red hill]

I usually shoot under from a tree stand. Missed a doe the other day at 20 yds from a 15' ladder stand.
Look at it this way, you've still got a chance to shoot at him again only next time he may be bigger!