Breaking out of "The Slump"
 

Fact.
My last bow kill was in November of 2007.

Since then i have missed a handful of deer, and lost 2. Im not proud, but it was a learning experience that i wouldn't trade for anything.

Rewind to Wednesday evening, September 30th. Im on a newly hung stand overlooking a bean field and a pond. I have deer moving all night, and just before last light, a mature doe presents me a 30 yard broadside shot.

I take it, and miss.

Great. More of the same.

Fast forward to Friday, October 2nd. I wake up to my pager going off for an MVA. After standing in the rain for 2 hours, i help my dad install a garage door on the fire department. 3 PM rolls around and i KNOW that i need to shoot my broadheads. I have to build up that confidence.

The results from 30 yards with the Rage practice heads:


Now that im 100% certain that i can shoot, I head back to my bean field stand. Here is the video of the entire night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Pj3ykZnFA[/URL]

To some it may be JUST a doe, but it was more then that for me.
It was my first archery deer in almost 2 years, and only my 3rd overall. Probably the biggest confidence builder ive ever had :D

Also, the obvious secret to my success,

Hoyt bows, Sony cameras:


...and facepaint :D



The success pictures:

Way to go Caleb! Thanks for sharing your hunt with the rest of us and great shot on that doe.

Blessings.....Pastorjim

X2... awesome job...thanks for sharing...

Great Job!!!!

You smoked her! Way to go!

congrat's like I said on the other site.

WTG! Great shot. Hey, it's OK to smile!! With that confidence builder your all set for that big boy.

Dan

Congrats on getting out of your rut, now if I could only get out of mine!!!

Hatchet Jack

Good shot on the doe. I'm ready to let one fly. Congratulations,
Chris

wow sweet filming i like watching others people film i had one that didnt go so well last year on a spring turkey.

Congrats Caleb! Great job