I was about 18 feet up, but skylined from where he was standing. He had no clue I was there, but would have instantly locked in on me had I attempted to draw -- I've been at this a long time.

And NO, I wouldn't have attempted this shot on a doe -- I shouldn't have attempted to take this shot on him either. It was a BAD decision and I am glad that he was untouched. He was one of the biggest bucks I have ever seen and it was killing me that he was right there in easy range, broadside, clear shot, calm and stopped -- and I couldn't draw. No doubt, I should've held my fire.