Well, I'm not sure if it is the same Buck or not since I get so dang nervous everytime I see a deer! Last night I figured I go back this morning. When the alarm clock went off, I decided I wasn't going to go this morning After laying back down for about 30 minutesIwoke up by a dang rooster. The darn thing wouldn't shut up. So, I figured God must want me to hunt today. I went (around 6:40)and set up in the same place as yesteday. This time I faced the trail and climbed a little bit higher. I sat there for about 3 hours hitting my can every now and then and laying down some Tinks 69. About 9:50 or so I put out more Tinks 69 and hit the can a few times. A few minutes later I hear something moving around and heading towards me. Right away I new it was a deer. Within a few seconds here came this buck across the creek and headed right up the hill I was on. I start to pull my bow back and get about half-way when my arms go to jello. I'm pulling as hard as I can and the bow wont go back! I couldn't believe this was happening to me! I always laughed at the story of seeing a Buck and not being able to pull your bow back. I'll never laugh at that story again! I finally get the bow back and wait for a shot. The hole time I'm nervous as you know what. I finally get a broad side shot. My nerves hooked me right up as I shot over his back at 20yds or so. At this time Im about to cry and very diappointed in myself. Right away I grab my can and hit it hoping to stop him. I could hear him stop and rustling around back behind some brush and trees. He finally comes back, but heads off to his right again I hit the can but he kept going. I though great you blew it again. At this time I was so down on myself I didn't know if I'd ever hunt again,lol. Well about an hour or so later and some more Tinks with a few can calls I hear something behind me. I turn around and here he comes again. This is exactlywhy I stayed in the stand I figured he might circle around and try again. This time I have no problem at all pulling my bow back. As he's coming up the hill he stops and is looking right down my arrow and into my eyes, I didn't move a muscle. He finally moves and I slowly follow him looking for my shot. He stops in the exact same place I missed him the first time. This time I slowed down and made sure to look through the peep all the while Imshaking. I shot and it's a hit! Thank God I hit him this time I surley would have jumped out of the tree if I blew 3 chances in 2 days. Needless to say it's my first Buck (11 pointer) I'll post some pics when I get them. Thanks to everyone for replying to my previous thread and keeping me motivated to get back out there!

HELL YEAH!!!!!! Thats what I'm talking about! Congrats! Good job sticking with it! Can't wait to see the pics!

Al GOOD JOB YOU DA MAN ...... are you seeing any signs of the rut kicking in down in south Bama ...up in north Bama we are not seeing much rut sign yet ..

dd

Awesome bro!!! Congrats on your buck and your persistence!! Nice job.

That's one of the coolest deer stories I ever heard! Congradulations, It should be a little easier for you now that you got one under your belt. Especially a nice 11 pointer. Good job.

What a great story. Congrats

I would take that o'le rooster over a couple cute hens and bucket of chicken feed!

Great job!!

Very Good!

Good job!!

Cant wait to see the pics!!!!

DD I'm not sure how to tell if the rut is in. This is only my second year hunting and never been shown what the signs of the rut are. However, I did find a nice fresh rub when I was walking into my stand that morning. I alos have no doubt the Tinks 69 brought him in and back again.