ARrrrrggggghhhh ,,,@^^%$#$#%&* it ANYWYA
 

So I went to a new spot today. Saw a ton of deer. Before it got light I had two come in and stand in ONE spot about 35 yards to my left for what seemed for ever. I could just make them out. They stayed there long enough for it to get good and light. I think they had spotted me moving before daylight and just froze. When it got light enough they checked me out and then came right in... about 24 yards. One was a button... the other a small doe. Another came in behind me and went up the hill, the first ones followed. As soon as they were gone a whole herd came in but to far for a shot. Then 4 nice does came in. I was on a double tree and the tree to my right front had a limb sticking out. It was too close. I tried to draw and my top bow limb would hit the limb. I leaned back for clearance and my elbow hit the tree. I eventually did a Hodini act, bent down laying kind of over my hand climber, under the limb and drew...20 yards. It looked clear. I took the shot..#$#*&*#^#%$%#($#(* and the arrow entered behind the shoulder about an inch below the back line. $#*%&#*&#*%#(*% The deer took off past me showing no sign of just being hit. She crossed the gully, up a hill and the last time I saw them she had her tail in the air leading the parade. So I look at the spot she stood expecting to see my arrow. NADA. I hung in there an hour and climbed down. A spray of blood at the hit spot... then a couple drops... another little splatter 20 yards further... and then just a drop here... a tiny drop there. I had marked her trail well including a nice big tree she went past on top of the ridge 150 yards away. When she started up the hill all blood ceased.... NO blood going up, on top, near the big tree,,.... NOTHING. I think I basically skinned her but instead of a slice I got and in and out above the spine.. really almost missed. I saw the white hit her and saw the hair all tuffed up.#%&*#&#$*&& deer anyway. In the early morning gloom I hadn't seen a few tee-niney twigs I had to shoot through. It's even possible she dropped, I hit some twigs etc etc etc. The arrow wasn't in the deer but we couldn't find it. It must have skipped funny and is somewhere in the foot deep oak leaves and grass. I call 20 a slam dunk...weird position and all. We ALL KNOW I WOULDN'T MISS ON MY OWN.<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> So, it wasn't long ago someone ask me, &quot;Don't you ever miss?&quot;..... Duuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... .. AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh What was the question again? Len shot a nice doe out of the same pack. We were only 50 yards apart.



Edited by - davidmil on 12/04/2002 20:58:08

RE: ARrrrrggggghhhh ,,,@^^%$#$#%&* it ANYWYA
 

Well, you can't hit them all, that's why they call it hunting!

&quot;Playing under the table and dreaming&quot;

RE: ARrrrrggggghhhh ,,,@^^%$#$#%&* it ANYWYA
 

Well at least you got to go out. I am only 15 and dont have my license(drivers) yet and I am havin a heck of a time just getting out hunting. I was supposed to go the last 2 weekends but did it ever happen. NO!!!! I hope i can atleast take another shot. I have never bow hunted yet but i am going to try. I got a nice 5x4 with a 18in inside spread in the gun season.

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RE: ARrrrrggggghhhh ,,,@^^%$#$#%&* it ANYWYA
 

Sorry to hear wish you all the best next time

&quot;ATTITUDE REFLECTS LEADERSHIP, CAPTAIN!&quot;

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We all miss now and again. That's all I can say.

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David,
How am I supposed to feel badly for a guy who has already shot 1,245 deer this season? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Let me know if you need me to come down there and help you with a shooting lesson.....I do have a Maryland license you know! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

And I never miss. <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

RE: ARrrrrggggghhhh ,,,@^^%$#$#%&* it ANYWYA
 

if it makes you feel any better i missed 3 this year and had one stolen but i got a second chance at the buck and harvested him 2 days later



Edited by - jimmya on 12/05/2002 03:12:54

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I feel your pain Brother! I did it twice this year.

KEEP IT LEGAL. KEEP IT SAFE. OR WE MAY NOT GET TO KEEP IT AT ALL.