You' ve made the right decision. Find a new hunting partner or find a newbie and teach him. Most of us here have made bad shots, I know I have but in forty years I have only lost two animals so I feel very fortunate.

If I have any pet peve at all it is the drive for horns. If I get a chance at a nice buck, of course I' ll take the opportunity and have in the past. But, honestly a successful stalk and shot on any legal animal whether they have antlers or not is a hunt to be proud of. On top of that I have NEVER had a doe whose meat was not fork dender and very good eating. So I guarrantee whether I take a buck or doe I am very proud of the achievement.

Has anyone her ever seen a recipe for antlers?