Just so ya know, there were some "holes" in the vines that you could get an arrow through . . . if you were lucky. And since this buck would've been the biggest buck I've ever taken, I took the shot.

I don't "skyline" myself on a regular basis. In fact, I don't usually use my climber because I have to use "telephone pole" type trees. I prefer lots of cover and I match my camo to the trees I'm in -- remember, he never knew I was there. However, if I had moved, he'd have locked in on me.

As for drawing when they're at a distance -- several reasons for that. Number one--they WILL spot you when they're looking practically at you -- even at a distance. Number two, I didn't know that he would continue on his "rope" course. And number three, I had major shoulder surgery a couple months ago and just got the ability to draw my bow. I can handle a couple short practice sessions each week, but drawing and holding for a long time is out of the question for me right now.

And FINALLY . . . I decided to hunt here this evening since I knew he was around. I never saw him, but I shot a very nice doe!!!
I saw 13 total and could've taken 10 of them. I shot the first one I saw -- five minutes after I "set-up" my stand. Spined her and finished her with a perfect 2nd arrow. The buck will come later . . . maybe tomorrow morning!