missed an 8 pointer
10-01-2005, 09:23 AM
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: virginia
Posts: 39
missed an 8 pointer
taday was the first day of bow season in the state of virginia. i haven't had a chance this year to get my stand up so this morning i figured i would just sit on the ground. i got to the tree where i was gonna sit and 1 hour before daylight, right as the sun was coming up i saw 3 does heading my way. i just sat there and about 2 mins later i saw him. biggest 8 pointer i have ever seen. he got in my shootin lane about 15 yards from me and as i started to draw back my bow my foot snapped a little twig and the buck and the does just bolted. made me sick but thats all part of hunting. i hope i get another shot at him soon!!
10-01-2005, 10:31 AM
#5
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 171
RE: missed an 8 pointer
I missed one like that over 10 years ago, and I still get sick to my stomach when I think about it.[&:]
Next time you hunt from the ground, be sureto clear out a 5*5 area by scraping back the leaves. This will give you a fresh earth scent and keep all of your movements quiet.
Next time you hunt from the ground, be sureto clear out a 5*5 area by scraping back the leaves. This will give you a fresh earth scent and keep all of your movements quiet.
10-01-2005, 01:09 PM
#7
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Roanoke, Va
Posts: 3,562
RE: missed an 8 pointer
What part of Virginia are you hunting. Im hunting down in southwestern VA. Had 3 does come by but I couldnt get a shot off. I need to kill a doe and get it out my system and then Ill wait on the brute.
10-01-2005, 01:50 PM
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: virginia
Posts: 39
RE: missed an 8 pointer
i went and got mea new stand lol aint gonna take a chance on having that happen again.... about to hit the woods again... ohh and ducsauce i am down in chilhowie virginia, right close to marion va... you huntin close to here?