Well it wasnt a buck, but 2 seasons ago on openning morning, i had a doe feeding around my stand in the dark once i was set. I was probably in the stand for a solid half hour before i had enough light to see my pins, but the second i had that light an arrow was sent through her lungs.

On another occasion, i had a beautiful 8 point come running down the trail as i was walking to my stand. He came to within 15 yards of me during the rut and stood broadside to me looking at me for about 30 seconds while i fumbled to put my release on. Then he bounded off. That taught me a lesson, always have your release on while in the woods.