It took me 3 or 4 years I do not recall exactly.. It was a yearling doe I had missed the day before and finally connected the next day. It was a some had stated what could of been a monster buck it didn't make any difference. It was after I had purchased a new bow as my old bow I never really felt comfortable with it. Up here also the deer numbers are low and getting a shot at one is tough going. Today in this area it's bucks only no matter what is the weapon of choice. I had a few chances at does but didn't see any bucks last fall. I also up graded my bow this year as my last one was 20 + years old and what a difference the newer ones are..