I don't pass on any bucks intentionally LOL. I have posted this year's story numerous times in different threads with similar questions, but I had aunique 6 or 8 (not positive as I don't really concentrate on the headgear when I'm preparing for a shot), I didn't pass him on purpose, I meant to kill him, I *really* did, but I couldn't draw with so many clothes on. I was kinda glad I couldn't, I woulda been guttin' him out bout the time the 160 class came strollin by, of course, I missed the shot on him, shot right under him. That may have been my only chance at that deer, I've seen him twice since then, but not even in gun range for me (150 yds out), and on the neighboring property, so I KNOW he's still there.

Tomorrow will make a week since I've been in the woods, just had too much going on with sick kids, out of state weekend and whatnot. I'm hoping he's still hangin' around, but who knows. Either way, we need some more freezer meat, so I'll take whatever comes out. So far, I've seen more wallhangers this year than anything, so hopefully my... ahem... "patience" will pay off.

Hang in there, if you have that many deer around you, chances are if you are beginning to smell the "tag soup" boiling, you will have a shot at *something* before it's all said and done. Good luck to you!