RE: Saw my first buck of the season and blew it!
Always be standing with the bow in the ready the first and last hour of the hunt. This time it was only a spike. Next time it could be the ONE. You have a better chance always during these times and getting into shooting position is very tough if not impossible when the big boy is in the area.
Figure out how you can hold the bow ready to shoot with out wearing out your arm. For me, my bow slips into my front pocket for the "really ready position" or in my side pouch on my leg for the "almost ready". Eitherway it requires very little movement to bring it into position to draw it back. Also, if you hunt a release, hook it on at first sign of movement for the same reason. You never know when he will show up and having another set of eyes ups the difficulty.
Good luck you will get your buck.