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Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: youngbowyer on November 07, 2011, 08:40:01 pm

Title: Missed a Doe!
Post by: youngbowyer on November 07, 2011, 08:40:01 pm
Well the rut has started here on the east coast. Saw about 7 deer today while sitting in the stand for about 3 hours. A nice 4 ptr came in and i was lined up for a perfect shot. However, we can't shoot 4 ptrs here, they have to have at least 3 points one one side >:( After that buck disappeared into the swamp 3 does came in. they headed for my corn and i slowly stood up. I drew back my bow, anchored, and released. The Doe crouched and i missed her by a centimeter. Saw many more deer after that and even saw a buck chasing a doe, no shots though. Well i have passed the first 2 stages of hunting, now im ready for phase 3 which is to kill a deer. Happy hunting everybody!
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: Pat B on November 07, 2011, 09:36:43 pm
You are well on your way!  8)
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: gstoneberg on November 08, 2011, 03:35:59 pm
Agree with Pat, it just better from this point on.  Good luck!

George
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on November 08, 2011, 11:29:48 pm
Keep at it...your time will come.  A shot is a good thing and much better to miss clean than to wound one and not find it.
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: tyler holley on November 09, 2011, 08:04:29 pm
you will get one next time ;D
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: Little John on November 20, 2011, 12:02:41 pm
Congrats on a good hunt, the kill is nice but not hou a hunt is measured. Glad you saw deer and got a shot, hope you still get one and have many more exciting hunts.    Kenneth
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: soy on November 26, 2011, 01:07:05 am
Congratulations young bowyer!!! Many have not had such a chance, what a feeling ....much luck to you
Title: Re: Missed a Doe!
Post by: iowabow on November 29, 2011, 05:15:13 am
Never give up.  I killed my fist deer on shot 28.  I hope it does not take as long for you.  I just hunted too long with a compound and had a lot of things to forget.