I used to use bow season as a way to kill time until gun season. I shot at and missed several deer before getting my first one 2 years ago. I didn't bow hunt last year but am back at it this year. I have been out twice and had does within range but they didn't give me a shot. I already knew bow hunting was hard but I have realized that it is a real accomplishment to get a deer with a bow. Especially a mature buck. I am really hoping to get my second deer with a bow this season though and hope to do it before blackpowder and rifle season starts. Once those kick in, it will be nearly impossible for me to take a bow to the woods when I can have a rifle instead.
