Last year, during the rut, I rattled in a giant 8 point that had just intimidated another large 8 point. He was huge and was fooled by my calling. I drew on him at 30 yards and he stopped at 20 yards -- directly facing me. After 2 very long minutes, he turned and began walking to my right. I saw an opening -- or so I thought -- and touched off the release when he stepped into it. The branch which appeared to be below his body through my peep sight was directly in line with my arrow since it was only a few feet away from me. I missed that monster which would've resulted in a perfect season. I never saw him again.