This was the first year in a long time I am buckless. I knew it would happen eventually as I raised my standards. I had 4 shot opportunities at legal bucks, one of them being the nicest buck I have ever passed on. It is weird not getting one, but I don't regret passing.
I still have some hunting time to spend in the woods, so all is not lost yet. But it probably isn't going to happen this year.

I think Jimimac's philosphy isa very good one. A person has to evaluate the hand that is dealt them and then set the bar accordingly.