The situation was perfect down here in LA (lower alabama). A cold front finally pushed through and the wind was perfect for a spot I ve been wanting to hunt all year. I have been seeing three bucks for the last month in the area, two 8's and a 6 and it was time to hunt it. The wind was blowing at around 15-20mph and it allowed me to slip into a hardwood head that runs along a bedding area that the deer utilize. At 4:30 I saw a 4 point, a doe and a spotted fawn. Then right on que at 5:15 I look down below my tree and see the 6 pointer standing right below me. As I get my bow ready to draw I hear a limb break and see an 8 point step out of the thicket. Both of the bucks are real cautious and alert, I guess due to the high winds today. I draw back on the 8 pointer and let it rip, a clean miss at a broadside angle 18 yards away. I dont know how I missed I put the pin right behind the shoulder and I guess he jumped the string. I dont know what happened except the deer must have been on alert due to the high winds and just jumped the string.


Yeah by the way this was the first time I had a chance at a buck with my bow and blew it. I am very discouraged after all of the practicing I have been doing shooting in the backyard three times a week.