I'm typically overly cautious as the moment of the shot approaches. More often than not, I'm telling myself to not shoot. Knowing myself, my gear and the type of deer I see around here...

1. I am confident enough in my shooting skills and gear that I could make that shot a successful one. Based on that alone, I think I would take the shot.

2. Everything I've been taught about shot placement states that this is a low percentage shot. Gear confidence aside, I would not take the shot for ethicals reasons.

3. In reality, that deer would most likely give me buck fever! I've never seen one that big in my woods. I probably would be shaking. Also, like I said above, I typically am extremely cautious about releasing my arrow. I've passed up good shots simply because I felt my head wasn't right. I have to be VERY confident and VERY relaxed to shoot. It's just how I am. The shot would be better if the deer was to step forward more with his front right leg. If the deer stepped out of the woods into that position, I would wait. Especially since he's staring right at me!

-Mike