Got busted

[Medic85]

Finally got to take my longbow to the swamp today.  I was sitting in the palmettos and just before dark I had a doe walk to within 30 yards.  Unfortunately I wasn't ready, and by the time I was she had walked behind some trees.  In order to make a shot at her with her current heading I had to stand up.  Unfortunately I didn't see or hear the doe that was 20 yards to my right, however she definitely saw me.  Needless to say I wasn't getting another chance at either one of them today but theres always tomorrow.  All in all it was a good day and my first trad/ground hunt on public land turned out pretty well for me.

[VictoryHunter]

I think I can safely say it has happened to every bowhunter here. I would still say it was a successful hunt!

[PArcher]

It's always the ones you don't see that'll get ya.

Good luck next hunt!

Bisch

[LB_hntr]

Yep been there. Best part is you get to do it again! If you are into critters you are doing it right. Great Job.

[John146]

I just love that. Your heart is beating     Don't you just love it!!!!  

[Irish Archer]

That's why they call it "hunting", instead of killing.......lol

[nineworlds9]

Hope to get out there with you soon Todd.  Any close range action on deer is a success in my book.  Soon my friend, soon.

[Wannabe1]

Great story and a good lesson learned.      

[TGbow]

Dont feel like the Lone Ranger. Probably wont be the last time either. Just part of it.

[Rob W.]

I started to draw on a buck last year and at about half draw he looks right past me at a very nice buck that was standing about 8 yards to my right. They don't teach what to do in those situations in school.  :D  

Needless to say neither rode home with me.

[Slickhead]

Not alone. Happens every year
Still fun though

[JAG]

Got to love the rush!

[TroutGuide]

I had that happen with a 160+ 12pt. Does walked silently down the road behind me and saved his life.  It  will happen to me again I am sure. Keep at it and your get one, sounds like you know where to go.

[bruinman]

Just like Raptors, its the ones you dont see that get you, LOL. Been there many times.

[DamselflyFarm]

You'll get 'er next time.

[Kudu Kid]

Those girls always seem to travel in pairs.  

I too was on the ground last weekend and had a pair of does feed by me.  The doe that was off 20 yards from me spotted and stared at something "off" in the weeds I was in, so  I couldn't move. While the other doe fed only 10 yards from me, completely oblivious.

[BrownA5]

Sounds like a great hunt.  I would not trade those days for anything (been there and had that done to me!)

[PaPa Ron]

I wish I could say that I have never experienced this before, but unfortunately I have.

Good luck next time:)

[limbolt]

It's happened to all of us,but oh how it gets the old heart thumpin.