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.. forgot to pick a spot TWICE! Sure was a rush!

Here is a quick break down! I set up in a spot I have never sat before, new tree. I look and see a few deer coming towards my stand an hour before close, the big Doe comes by, I stop her perfectly broadside, go thru my stuff in my head and try to remember to pick a spot, nope, shot just over her back! She has no idea what just happened, still standing there broadside, I reach into my Arrowmaster and get another arrow, damn, it has a judo on the end. I manage to get another arrow out, nocked and start to draw on her again, she moves, no shot. The other little Doe under my tree, I shoot just under her! I was shaking SO BAD I thought I was going to have a heart attack! I have never been this fired up while hunting before! I just hope to learn and stay focused and pick that spot, either way, sure was the best hunt of my career! Sure am glad i got that out of the way.....

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I could feel the excitement over here In Minnesota reading your thread Joe!! There sure Is a huge difference with shooting at one with a compound then shooting at one with a traditional bow. No one can experience It until they've done It. You'll get er done yet Joe, stick to It buddy!! I absolutely can not wait till you stick one!!! I'll be celebrating right along with ya but just a little to the west In front of the screen chugging down a cold one saying, here's to you bud on your 1st traditional kill!!

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That's got to be an awesome rush! I'm hoping to have the same situation present itself to me on Saturday! I spent some time last night sharpening my Magnus Stingers, spin testing the arrows and putting them in my quiver for Saturday morning. The wait is killing me.

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DOn't fret about it. It's all about the rush. :D

Been there done that as 99% of us have (if we are willing to admit). :D

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Lol.. I can relate. I remember the first deer I shot at with a trad bow. It was a nice 8pt buck. I ended up shooting under him.That was years and years ago, but I can remember it like it was yesterday. You got it out of your system, the next on will be on the ground.

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Thats why the call it hunting;)

Done it more than once;):)[8D]:D

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I can say I have never done it! No I'm not perfect....just haven't had the chance yet!:)

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Been there, done that--shot two arrows at the same deer once (missed both times). Sure is fun!

Chad

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Steve, to me this season has already been a success! I used to want to kill every deer that walked by my stand, I feel no need anymore! Getting in close as possible makes me think my set ups a bit more and I find it makes me hunt smarter! If I stick one this year with my Longbow it just a big plus! I found out, deer hunting with the Longbow is kinda tough at times, the boy and I like to chase those little critters as well! We look at each other when a tree rat is in range and decide if I should shoot that guy or are we still deer hunting??? Good times!

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You got a great attitude and an awesome take on hunting Joe!!

Great post my friend!:)

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I feel for you BHF. I had my first chance at a Doe this year with my Great Plains recurve and I lost my focus and looked at the arrow and it went over the back of the Deer[:@] I been shooting all week going over my focus and follow thru in my mind. I been shooting real good but it's another game at live deer as you well know. Man, I have the utmost respect for the great Trad Hunters that take deer with stick and string. I could have shot at 10 plus deer with my compound this year. Its a different game and I love it! I have a good feel for you and I that this will be the year and we will score with our first;) Good Luck, Be safe !!

Hatchet Jack

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I can relate to your heart pounding hunt because I did the same thing many years ago. After 30 years of practice I can finally control my shakes to a minimum but the thrill is still always there. Have fun!