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!!

RE: missed an 8 pointer
 

Dont worry about it you will get him. Get yourself a stand up and hunt him this afternoon.

RE: missed an 8 pointer
 

i plan on hunting him till i getem.

RE: missed an 8 pointer
 

Thats that attitude that you have to have. With that attitude you will get him. Good luck cant wait till i see the pictures of you and your deer.

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.

RE: missed an 8 pointer
 

It happens to the best of em dont let it get ya down theres probally a bigger buck that your supposed to get this year anyway.

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.

RE: missed an 8 pointer
 

That's the right attitude. Hey, it happens to the best of us.

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?

RE: missed an 8 pointer
 

yeah Im going to school at New River Community College up in Dublin. I hunt in Pulaski at Gatewood Park b/c its the only place I know to hunt around here.