I got really lucky my first year out and I shot the 3rd deer I saw from my stand, a 7 point buck. It all happened so fast. That was in 2000. In 2001 I swore I wanted to watch more deer. I didn' t see many that year but I missed a buck that year. Last year I happily watched several deer including a set of yearlings that I saw almost every day. I only took one shot at a really nice buck that I missed by a hair. I dropped my bow arm due to extreme excitement! I found last season to be the most satisfying yet even though I didn' t contribute anything to our freezer.

I am hoping to get to watch the deer more this year AND fill the freezer!