To answer the question, I have shot two bucks that I didn't recover. That was in my 3rd and 4th yrs bowhunting if I remember. I went a couple of years without hunting with my bow b/c of other interests at the time.I've got two does under my belt and am nowfocused and ready to get a nice buck on the ground.

To address the other topic, I do believe a man should kill something, be it whatever they feel comfortable with, just to getreal life "practice" so they'll be ready whenBig Boy steps out.

I've got a friend who refused to shoot anything other than a big buck with his bow. He passed on tons of deer and finally a HUGE buck offered him a 10 yd shoton two different occasions, he missed once and the second time henevergot a shot off.After that he decidedto get a confirmed kill under his belt and he now has the confidenceto make the shot ifa big one steps out.

Even David had a fewkills under his belt with his slingshot before he took on Goliath .