Your chance to vote on my ineptness
11-16-2008, 11:26 AM
#31
Dominant Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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RE: Your chance to vote on my ineptness
The more I read stuff like that Gri22....the more I start to doubt if I'll take a "lesser" buck than what I'm after. I've thought about it....believe me.
Before I go and sound like I'm holding out for a monster....let me say again....I've seen exactly 3 deer in my time hunting that would go 100"+. Three.
If I get a shot at a 2.5+ that will go 80 or more.....I'm taking it. I may shoot an even lesser scoring 6 if I get the chance. I'll know when I get my bow drawn.
Before I go and sound like I'm holding out for a monster....let me say again....I've seen exactly 3 deer in my time hunting that would go 100"+. Three.
If I get a shot at a 2.5+ that will go 80 or more.....I'm taking it. I may shoot an even lesser scoring 6 if I get the chance. I'll know when I get my bow drawn.
11-16-2008, 11:56 AM
#32
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: West Ky.
Posts: 1,161
RE: Your chance to vote on my ineptness
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
The more I read stuff like that Gri22....the more I start to doubt if I'll take a "lesser" buck than what I'm after. I've thought about it....believe me.
Before I go and sound like I'm holding out for a monster....let me say again....I've seen exactly 3 deer in my time hunting that would go 100"+. Three.
If I get a shot at a 2.5+ that will go 80 or more.....I'm taking it. I may shoot an even lesser scoring 6 if I get the chance. I'll know when I get my bow drawn.
The more I read stuff like that Gri22....the more I start to doubt if I'll take a "lesser" buck than what I'm after. I've thought about it....believe me.
Before I go and sound like I'm holding out for a monster....let me say again....I've seen exactly 3 deer in my time hunting that would go 100"+. Three.
If I get a shot at a 2.5+ that will go 80 or more.....I'm taking it. I may shoot an even lesser scoring 6 if I get the chance. I'll know when I get my bow drawn.
11-16-2008, 03:24 PM
#33
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Southeast, Va
Posts: 3,965
RE: Your chance to vote on my ineptness
Well Jeff I think there is still time for you to do it, you will do it Im sure...I know for me, I want to kill a big buck, plain and simple...my season will not be unsuccessful if I don't, but a disappointment for sure, I have tasted what it's like 4 times in my life to kill a "trophy" deer or mountable buck, bow/gun either way,and I want itthis year too...I want it every year, that will never change, but if I don't, and the season ended now, I have killed 4 and passed on 6-8 bucks, so Im good..
11-16-2008, 03:36 PM
#34
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Your chance to vote on my ineptness
ORIGINAL: NY Bowhunter
I can relate. It's a battle within yourself. I've let more 1.5 and 2.5 year old bucks walk this year than the last 5 years combined. There is some solace in the fact that you've already "hunted" those particular animals.... they just don't know it
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I don't know how many hours (a lot) or sits (a lot) because I don't really keep track. All I know is I've been out every morning and afternoon (sometimes all day sits) since opening day. I've been out in 40mph winds, rain, snow, cold, hot, etc... and haven't scored on a buck that meets the standards I set.
I'll be honest I've had my pity party moments [8D]and wonder why not sometimes. It's certainly not from lack of effort or dedication. But in the end I realize I've taken my hunting to a different stage in my life. Ultimately I'm ok with not taking a buck that I'm after if that's how its' going to play out. I've become better at what I do everyday I leave the woods.
What really will chap your butt though is all the hours and days on stand holding out for what you're looking for to come crashing down on you in an instant. I've blown 2 chances (because I'm an idiot) on the same buck I've been hunting and wanted to take. That's like pouring salt in the wound
[8D] Man you gotta love this stuff.
I can relate. It's a battle within yourself. I've let more 1.5 and 2.5 year old bucks walk this year than the last 5 years combined. There is some solace in the fact that you've already "hunted" those particular animals.... they just don't know it
. I don't know how many hours (a lot) or sits (a lot) because I don't really keep track. All I know is I've been out every morning and afternoon (sometimes all day sits) since opening day. I've been out in 40mph winds, rain, snow, cold, hot, etc... and haven't scored on a buck that meets the standards I set.
I'll be honest I've had my pity party moments [8D]and wonder why not sometimes. It's certainly not from lack of effort or dedication. But in the end I realize I've taken my hunting to a different stage in my life. Ultimately I'm ok with not taking a buck that I'm after if that's how its' going to play out. I've become better at what I do everyday I leave the woods.
What really will chap your butt though is all the hours and days on stand holding out for what you're looking for to come crashing down on you in an instant. I've blown 2 chances (because I'm an idiot) on the same buck I've been hunting and wanted to take. That's like pouring salt in the wound
[8D] Man you gotta love this stuff.
Good post, I am working towards that stage, thought I was there, but not yet. I will get there
Jeff I think you're going to be eating tag soup
Just kidding, I have faith
