Wow, the ethics police are out in full force!

ruffhunter, obviously it is one of those shots you'd like to have over, just like any other human bowhunter has at times. I have had deer under me and too hastily touched one off with the thought that I have him, there is no way he can get away. Guess what, he DID get away! It is easy for armchair archers to condemn your shot, but in the excitement of the hunt, you are as human as they themselves are. It is learned behavior to be patient and pick a hair, etc. I'm sure you are hard enough on yourself for not having that buck and don't need a bunch of critics throw rocks at you. Thanks for posting your story and telling it like it happened. Most of all, I hope you find that buck! Be sure to tell us what happens, and shrug off all the criticisms. Something similar happens to us all at one point or another.

Edited by - DougMd on 11/19/2002 15:19:55