missed twice! (pic)

[Mudd]

I know I could have made you feel better if I'd have thought to take a picture. I hope you had better luck at getting your broadheads back than I did. We have my tree marked to take down just so that someday in the future some logger won't ruin a blade if he starts to try and saw some boards. Nice group! It was thoughtful of your deer to come back into the same spot so as to conserve your energy in looking for your arrows.
God bless,Mudd

[traditional_archer]

Great group

[laddy]

What kind of broadheads were you using. I feel so sorry for that poor tree, I could just hug it.

[Drew]

I think that was a sign telling you it wasn't her time and something better is coming.

Keep at it!

[laddy]

Really, you shouldn't feel bad you probably didn't pick a spot.  there is a big hole where I dug a HH out of a tree this year, happens to everybody sooner or later.

[lt-m-grow]

I have seen this before,  don't worry, it will live.

It takes three or more shots to kill a maple, 5-6 to kill an oak.  

Hey its true, I read that I the internet.

[Bill Turner]

You might consider going with a heavier broadhead/arrow combination. What your shooting ain't getting it done. I must agree however , your group is outstanding.      

[ozarkcherrybow1]

you guys are great!    I have a big smile on my face from your replies. I'll try to answer a few question:
1. yes, I hit a little high left. Ya can't tell by the angle of the pic, but it was'nt much(about 2" both ways)
2. don't think I'll have it mounted, as it was not as mature as I like for my mounts.
3. I was shooting modified 150g. grizzly broadheads. I can attest to the damage they do. Penetration was more than expected!
4. I was able to dig them out with a heavy hunting knife, but the broadheads were bent pretty badly. Good news, my rivercane arrows held up just fine and are outfitted with new grizzlys' waiting for their next chance.
  Thanks for all your inspiration.....Terry

[SOS]

A couple of more shots like that, and you'll split out a stave for your next bow!  LOL>

Gotta say, that is a classic photo.  

15 years ago I missed a buck with the rifle because I shot through a branch the my scope was looking over.  My good friend later shimmied up the holly tree and brought me my trophy branch.  If my branch was a trophy, I'm thinking     your's has to go P&Y.

[2 dogs]

that spot you picked was on your glasses. nice group.

[kennym]

Good group!! Nice tree too!LOL

[Ralph Renfro]

Terry, you da man, to admit you missed twice, with photographic proof!!! Were you shooting from a tree stand? If so, do a little experiment for your ole buddy KsBow. Get in a stand or elevated platform to shoot from and shoot two arrows. On the first stand erect, straight up-On the second shot bend at the waist and lean into your shot, really "get down" on your target. Then let us know the result on this thread. Most high shot, with trad gear anyway, are a result of not bending at the waist.  Ralph

[J.Williams]

That's what's called missing with style.  

[JDinPA]

"1. yes, I hit a little high left. Ya can't tell by the angle of the pic, but it was'nt much(about 2" both ways)"

I had this same problem for a few years before I figured out what I was doing. I'll try to explain it.

Instead of bending my front leg and pivoting off  the same leg, I would drop my left arm and actually turn my bow hand into the animal. This would result in a high left shot.
So, bend your front leg and pivot with your front leg while focusing on your spot on the animal. You will maintain the same anchor point. I also make sure I have my bow hand deep in the throat of the grip.
Good luck.
Jd

[Roy from Pa]

Wasted a good bow stave:) LOL

[Kingstaken]

shooting at a woodbuck????

[doubleo]

Looks familiar. Shot at a buck a few years ago and thought i missed pretty badly right at dark. Went down to look for my arrow but couldn't find it.Next morning my buddy Knobby sat the stand but couldn't find my arrow either. The next morning i sat the stand again as it was getting light enough to see the ground. There was my arrow sticking in a tree no more than 10 feet from me. I ended up getting the boner award at our Wi. trad. banquet.

[ozarkcherrybow1]

Ralph and JD, that is some good advice. I was standing straight up with my knees locked on both shots. I was trying to stay as tight to the tree in my stand so the other deer would not make me out. I'll bet picking a spot would have helped also. LOL

[Aeronut]

Been there Terry, twice.

Dennis

[ZIP-R]

Too Funny. You'll remember that a long time!

Brian