I do practice from my stand. I always shoot a little high but not this high! I' ll practice some more and see whats going on. Or maybe I' ll just aim a little lower next time. I think it was good i missed that doe because I might not have gone out to get this buck or I might have gotten scent all over if and it would have scared this deer away. Thanks for all of the input, I think i' m not bending at the waist when I' m shooting the real deal.