It was no big loss on my part. It was a pure meat hunt. I have 30 acres and fruit and nut trees in my yard. The deer feed in my yard all the time and it's nothing to be practicing with my bow and have does feeding 35 - 40 yards away. So I set up a blind next to the gate opening they frequently use in the back corner of my yard. I work until 5:30 and don't get home until after 6:00 so that setup is about all I can do. So I try for the does on weeknights and bucks on the weekend. I hadn't been in the blind 15 minutes when they exited the woods 100 yards away and headed for the fence. Eventual 6 does came out into the field and headed downhill. The first doe jumped the fence below a small rise where I couldn't see her until she was halfway in my yard. I couldn't see the rest of the herd because of growth on the fence and being screened by my blind. I was wondering if they would all cross at the same area and be beyond my range. I checked the wind with my puff bottle, it was predominantly in my favor but had switched a couple times earlier, I was good. I looked to my left and a mature doe was staring my way. I handn't been moving too much, just my one hand squeezing the bottle. But it was enough for her to wonder what she saw. I was well covered and had on a ghillie suit so I doubt she could identify me. What followed was 6-15 minutes of maybe/maybe not ending with the deer deciding to leave. It was difficult because I had to keep an eye on them and make sure the doe in the yard didn't bust me if a shot presented itself. They were close, maybe 8 yards, but facing me and I'd have to move from behind my blind to get a shot so I sat still. When they left the doe in the yard got nervous and headed out as well. She got to a fence crossing in front of me, and just out of range, and was staring out into the field trying to determine the danger. I took my shot but was short. Good windage though. They made several attempts to return but would chicken out at the last minute and headed back into the woods. I'm trying to think of a different spot to set up for tonight.