Hate admitting it, but absolutely whiffed a gimme 15 yd shot. Had a doe slinking behind me, was gonna let her have it, but she suddenly bounded down the hill. Wind never swirled and I never moved, I knew what was next. Here comes a perfect 8, prolly high 120s maybe 130? Had him at 8 yds on my bad side, I get turned around and adjusted and drew back. He had no idea I was there. It was a few minutes after legal light and I really wished I had my sight light on, thought I put my pin in the crease but apparently not. Shot high. Pin was set for 20, he was at 15 and downhill a decent bit. Totally sucks ass but at least I had a chance and I know I’m in the right area now. Better to have missed than wounded, and as they say “all the fun, none the mess” (still stings a bit tho lol)
Also sucks that I climbed down 20 minutes after first light to check my arrow, I hate leaving ground scent across the trail he came from, but I didn’t want to risk A. Another buck comes through and i don’t shoot at him because I thought I hit the first buck B. I shoot a second buck not realizing I actually did hit the first one. Lessons have been learned, hoping for a little more luck & a foot lower shot lol