Well guys, im excited but a little bummed at the same time. Went out this morning and decided to hunt my other stand on the opposite corner of the woods from where the other 2 guys have been. At about 7:30 i look out into the grass field and seen a buck chasing a doe, couldnt tell about size. They ran off into the woods and that was that. 15 minutes later i had 2 does come in behind me. Then at about 8:15 I look back out into that field and there he stood, all by himself, the buck of my lifetime. He proceeded to walk directly at me and my hear started beating like u cant believe. He came right through the thick stuff and got to within 15 yards where he stopped behind a small tree and i drew back. I held my bow for at least 3 minutes as he never moved. Finally, he turned around and ended up walking in behind me. I had one opening but decided it was too risky of a shot so i let him go on his way. So close, yet no deer and who knows if i'll see him again. I had no idea a buck of this size was out there. He was a beautiful 8 point, possible 10, i tried not to look to be honest. 3 more steps and it would have been a perfect 12 yard broadside shot but it didnt happen. I was wondering if perhaps he got wind of me. It was out of the south but it wasnt that windy, he was on my north side so he would have been walking into it. Im wondering if that isnt why he turned. He never spooked, and he just casually walked and stopped a couple times as i grunted at him so im not sure. I sure hope this guy comes back. I have yet to kill a mature buck and to be honest i havent seen many in my time so this was a thrill for me.