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I missed the biggest buck ive ever seen this afternoon. He was so close that i could count his eleven points.. i missed the deer at 15 yards.. yes i know please dont laugh. I was just wondering what yall think my chances are at getting another shot on this big buck. This is the second day that i have seen the monster but i couldnt get a shot yesterday. So, what do u think my chances are of getting another shot? Thanks guys,
KBO

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Maybe some practice could do you some good. I shoot nearly everyday....if it's not raining. Even if it's only 3 to 10 shots.

Did you miss high or low? Was it deflected? Tell us more.....

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Well it all depends on how much he was spooked and if the arrow spooked him or he actually saw YOU. If he actually saw you, I would move my stand some as he may avoid that particular site.

And, I know exactly the reason that you missed. If you were looking at his rack long and close enough to know he had 11 points, then you weren't concentrating on your shot and shot placement enough! You let the size of his rack eat you up. Not being smart, speaking from experience;)

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Them racks will make more nearvous that you have ever been.... Just focus on nothing but the antlers. Try this... I think they did it on dream season.... Sprint a little bit them try shooting. Your adrineline will be rushing just like you would be out hunting

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Trapper...that is an AWESOME idea. This is my first year with a bow and I've been thinking about how my heart is going to be pounding when I see that first one...now i know how to prepare...Thanks!!

Darrell

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Sorry to hear about the miss but it happens to all of us at one time or another. I think you might get another crack at him but not immediately and not in the same location.

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It's ok. You'll get another chance at him later this season. I have faith in you!:D

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Like MNpurple said if he saw you then no chance will you get another crack at him in that stand.I would change locations if he saw you.If you were able to keep from being seen then you will see him again robably tomorrow.Did you pattern this buck?If you did then he should still be on his feeding pattern and like we said if he didnt see you or wind you then he will be there again in the same old routine until the pre rut begins.
If there is any possibiltiy that he saw I would chnage my stand location to another route that he travels.If this was between his bedding and feeding area then find the next shortest route between the 2 and hang it there.

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Nothin' worse than the feeling of missing a wall hanger [&:]. Keep your chin up and learn from your mistakes. Focus on the exit hole and slow your breathing. ;)You'll get him.

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I know the feeling well. I would move the stand and try again. Running while practicing is a good idea as well. Just learn from it and you will be much more successful next time.

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I had the same thing happen two years ago, huge monster 9pt about 22" wide and I shot over his back:(, we stayed out of the area for about 5 days andhe began using the same trails again. Unfortunately somebody else got him:(

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As long as he's still alive you have that chance to get another shot at him. If he didn't catch your scent or see you then I think there is a chance you'll see him in that area again. But if it were me I'd back out of that spot for now and try a new location and try again in a week or two.

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You may have to change locations a little bit, and mix things up some, but you could get a shot at him. Get the heck outta there for a week or so, and don't go near it. Let the location calm down, you may get a shot. Besides that, the rut is just around the corner. Who the heck knows what can happen then.

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never count the points...lol...it'll screw ya every time....hopefully next time you'll get him...good luck.

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Most ppl I know blew there chance at the big one. I know I did. So did most of my hunting buddies.

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I wouldn't sweat it Kevin, as we all know, it won't be long and that big boy will have the attention span of a 3 year old child when he's thinkin with another part of his body. Like everyone else here has already said, if you think he saw you, you'll need to move your stand, but I'd wait a while to do that too, as staying out for a while will help you either way.
As far as what marmax said..."Nothin' worse than the feeling of missing a wall hanger" There IS something worse I'm guessing, and that would be if you were on here to tell us you WOUNDED him. I've never lost a deer, but have been on plenty of blood trails that didn't come to a happy ending with hunting partners, and I would take the CLEAN misses I've had over what they went through ANY day. Good luck to you and I hope you get another chance at him!

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I agree with some of the other guys looking at a rack too long can make the most veteran hunter forget themselves and tank an easy shot. Just remember the only easy shot was the last one . I too try to get my heart pumping before I shoot also I only look at a rack long enough to decide to shoot then I pick a spot behind that shoulder and let it fly. If you practice good form and practice it often it will become habbit and when the shot comes you will be ready.