Worst hunting trip of my life.
01-06-2013, 07:05 AM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Vermont
Posts: 483
I'm assuming that you where using a bow. I would suggest that you check your equipment for possible failure. I have had pins break and not realize it for couple of days and I've also had my site come loose. Just a suggestion in case you haven't thought of that.
01-06-2013, 04:10 PM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Colorado
Posts: 276
On point!
Originally Posted by monoped
Dropping arm instead of bending at waist from tree caused a miss.
My favorite while serious was early in my bowhunting,in my mind this deer was almost in the truck all ready,so close i all most had to lean back to shoot over its back into an oak. i suspect arrow went right where i pointed it because i can,t say it was properly aimed.
My favorite while serious was early in my bowhunting,in my mind this deer was almost in the truck all ready,so close i all most had to lean back to shoot over its back into an oak. i suspect arrow went right where i pointed it because i can,t say it was properly aimed.
01-08-2013, 06:58 PM
#15
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern WI
Posts: 853
Ditto others here: When you practice, make it a point on each shot to watch your target after the arrow strikes - then focus on doing the same when you shoot at a deer. Follow through is important in any shooting/hitting sport. For me I found this to be helpful.
Also, check to see that your bow shoots the same when it sits unused in freezing temps - Some bows can be way off when sitting in cold for a while. So leave it outside for 3 hours and then see what happens in the first shot. For my bow, I have to draw back on it every half hour when hunting in freezing temps to keep it from stiffening up.
Also, check to see that your bow shoots the same when it sits unused in freezing temps - Some bows can be way off when sitting in cold for a while. So leave it outside for 3 hours and then see what happens in the first shot. For my bow, I have to draw back on it every half hour when hunting in freezing temps to keep it from stiffening up.
02-01-2013, 06:35 AM
#19
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 21
Aint human if you don't miss once in a while 
I missed a really massive buck this past year at 23 yards. First deer I have missed with my bow in my 9 years of hunting. I was devastated after that miss. I started to question myself and doubt my ability to make the shot. Ended up passing on a few more deer because I was lacking that confidence. I plan to regain that confidence this spring turkey hunting with my bow
I missed a really massive buck this past year at 23 yards. First deer I have missed with my bow in my 9 years of hunting. I was devastated after that miss. I started to question myself and doubt my ability to make the shot. Ended up passing on a few more deer because I was lacking that confidence. I plan to regain that confidence this spring turkey hunting with my bow
