in the fuggin antlers. I'm terrible. Right at 5:30 I could hear one back in the thicket walking around. Tipped the can and gave a couple soft grunts and out he came. Just like I always envision. Broadside in the open. Really nice 8 point. He caught me in mid draw and spun away. I stopped him at what I thought was 40 yards. He totally ducked at the shot and it smacked off his rack. He was at around 32 yards. Really irresponsible of me to take that shot. Really glad I didn't wound him. I got caught up in the moment and just panicked. Ugh:smiley_depressive:
Shot a nice one tonight.....
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Maxxis31
Junior Member
That's a pisser man, at least your not trying to track an injured animal, gave him a little education that's all.
I'm just troubled that I've lost my wits twice this year with big Bucks. I used to be Cool Hand Luke when it came to big bucks. Its hard to make a shot with both hands around your neck, haha
I made the statement twice today that somewhere along the line I went from being a deer slayer with decent range skills to being really good at shooting dots and not so good at killing deer. This game can fugg with us. Glad it was a clean miss, but I feel your pain.
Dang, this sucks!
Just be thankful it hit antlers and not a bad body hit.... You'll get the next one!
Just be thankful it hit antlers and not a bad body hit.... You'll get the next one!
Mao
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Gordo
Senior Member
Doh! Still a great encounter!
Be glad it happened, but more glad that it's over. Get back out there. You'll have ice running through your veins at the next opportunity and will smoke one. I guarantee it
Be glad it happened, but more glad that it's over. Get back out there. You'll have ice running through your veins at the next opportunity and will smoke one. I guarantee it
Hortontoter
Senior Member
In the heat of the moment it can be tough at times. Just be happy you didn't wound him. I always talk to myself before the shot. I kinda remind myself how long I've sat waiting for the shot that is about to happen. I always tell myself "Don't blow it now, Dick", seems to work for me. This only takes a second, but it makes me concentrate on the fine details of the moment at hand.
Fullbore
Senior Member
Dang Ryan! It happens! To error is human buddy and it ain't end of the world.
Dust yourself off and get back at it.
Dust yourself off and get back at it.