RE: Angled shooting...... How did I miss this shot?!?!?
 

Nope not paid. Just out for the day with a friend. I live in the Fairbanks area, just recently got residency, my license, and the time. Thanks all for the input.

RE: Angled shooting...... How did I miss this shot?!?!?
 

How much time did you spend looking for blood, hair afterwards?
I have known folks to have sworn they missed more than a few game animals (including bears), only to find them dead as a doornail not far away.

RE: Angled shooting...... How did I miss this shot?!?!?
 

BowDaddy is right about the concept he speaks of. Also cmhowe is right about there being a flatter trajectory with a steep incline or decline shot. With that being said long range shooters commonly have a problem shooting short ranges with a scope. Because it's so short range you just don't practice this shot and take it for granted and forget your good shooting habits and you usually don't know where the point of impact is going to be. You probably just plain whiffed the shot. If you're going on a hunt where a short range shot is going to be likely, like sitting over a bait station, you should definitely practice those shots so you understand where the point of impact is and consider going to open sites.

I think in this case you missed low because you aimed low.