8 Point MISS twice- I Feel Sick

[Guest clutepc]

Guess I picked a good night to go hunting, I'm starting to see signs the rut is almost on now.. Had a new rub 20 ft from my stand.

I had a great 8 pointer walk right down a trail to me, I drew back my bow so when he stepped into the shooting lane at 24 yards I would be ready, he stopped and made a scrap next to some doe estrus I had put out while I waited at full draw for about 3 minutes..

Then as he walked into the lane, I stopped him and shot., the arrow smacked and he jumped up and didn't run. He looked around trying to figure out what that noise was. I shot under him and hit a tree root.

I was in total shock because I thought I had a good steady shot and wasn't completely sure I had missed but he didn't run..

So I realized he wasn't going to run so I loaded another arrow and got ready to shoot when he entered another shooting lane, I stopped him again and this time when I shot the arrow it hit a branch and it tumbled and hit his hoof.

He jumped again but still didn't run, he acted more like he stepped on a thorn.

He still never saw me and didn't spook, I just could watch as he walked off, I didn't have a clear 3rd shot.

I didn't hold my form and didn't set for the first shot at all like your supposed to.. the 2nd shot would of been good, well your know how that went.

Funny how much your brain forgets everything when a deer like that is so close.

I think he'll be around again I hope.

This was the same spot I shot the 5 pointer two weeks ago.

I feel sick... but I am glad I didn't wound him or anything like that.

Talk about getting the heart going.... it's still going..

Edited November 4, 2009 by clutepc

[Guest SUNTZU]

That sucks. Do you use a salt lick or a whacky tabacky lick? That deer needs a drug test, sounds like. Good luck next time.

[whiskey]

This is why I love bow hunting. I am glad you missed him clean, if you had to miss. Get back out there and get some more Hot Doe pee out there and get you one of those doe in heat can calls and get him back in there and stick him good.

Remember, bend at the waist and hold your form. I missed an 8 pointer 2 times a couple years ago. I was luck enough to get him on the third arrow, but I nearly shot a stump point at him before I realized what I grabbed and swapped again. Thank goodness for dumb deer, other wise I might not ever get one.

[Guest clutepc]

If I'm going to miss like that I'm glad it was clean,

I'd of been sick if I gut shot him because of the branch.

trying again later in the week to maybe catch him back again looking for a doe..

Great looking deer though.. hope to show you a picture one day..

[Guest SUNTZU]

If I'm going to miss like that I'm glad it was clean,

I'd of been sick if I gut shot him because of the branch.

trying again later in the week to maybe catch him back again looking for a doe..

Great looking deer though.. hope to show you a picture one day..

Best of luck to you. I've never been on a bowhunt, so I have no room to talk.

[Wingshooter]

I know that sick feeling. The feeling of experience gained

I missed a doe a few days ago. I ranged her - I knew what pin to use - I can shoot a 3" group at that range on a target but for some reason I used the top pin and shot under her. I somehow got a rogue case of "buck fever" on a little doe when it came time to shoot. I rushed it for no reason.

Whenever I miss a deer, it just makes me appreciate the next one even more.

[10Kilr]

Happens to everyone. Lesson learned, bowhunting will teach you that patience is a virtue. I had to learn the hard way too.

[ShaunM]

Well that sucks but i'm sure you will get another chance to redeem yourself.

[Guest clutepc]

Well that sucks but i'm sure you will get another chance to redeem yourself.

I hope so, going back later this week to see if he walks that trail again..

Need to replace blades on 2 Muzzys first..lol

Edited November 4, 2009 by clutepc

[ShaunM]

I hope so, going back later this week to see if he walks that trail again..

Need to replace blades on 2 Muzzys first..lol

Keep hunting him hard and you will get him.

[memphismason]

Wow.

I can't wait to see the pic this weekend of your 8 point kill.

[Guest clutepc]

Wow.

I can't wait to see the pic this weekend of your 8 point kill.

I hope so, missing shots like that are hard to shake off..

Still running it through my head so I can hopefully avoid those mistakes again..

[Guest clutepc]

I can honestly say I know how this guy feels..

Bowhunting.com - Richie Music and Eddie Perez: First time bowhunter

Edited November 4, 2009 by clutepc

[Guest clutepc]

Would you believe he came back.. and I didn't miss this time..

I'll post some pictures shortly.

The rut is on, he came in on a snort weeze while watching a 5 point chase a doe around..

[KahrMan]

Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see the pics...

[Guest SUNTZU]

Would you believe he came back.. and I didn't miss this time..

I'll post some pictures shortly.

The rut is on, he came in on a snort weeze while watching a 5 point chase a doe around..

Awesome! We want pics!

[memphismason]

Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see the pics...

Awesome! We want pics!

+1 OR 2

[Guest clutepc]

What a morning,

Had a 5 point buck under my stand chasing a doe around and then they ran off.

Well the 8 point saw them and started heading that direction, I did a snort wheeze and he turned and walked right to me and turned broadside at 20 yards..

Complete pass through with the arrow, stood there then took a few steps and fell over, hopped backup and ran a little and down again.

30 yards was all he made it.

Good day..

Edited November 7, 2009 by clutepc

[Guest SUNTZU]

That is awesome. How's the weather up there in those clouds, clue?

[Guest Jcochran88]

Very nice! Glad that you got him before someone else did.

[memphismason]

Very Nice. I hope my season goes as good as yours. I hope to do a little muzzle loader hunting Sunday morning.

Nice buck. I know you are proud.

[ShaunM]

Great job we had all the faith in you and we knew you would get him.

[Guest clutepc]

Thanks everyone, still hard to believe.

I've never seen deer act the way they were yesterday, I had rubs and scrapes all around me and saw more as I was dragging the 8 point out.

The 5 point and doe were something to watch to..that went on for while

As much as I hate to admit it I shot at the 5 point and missed again the same way I did the other night but that is why I didn't miss the 8.

BUT then I realized I was pulling my release had up for some reason when I would hit the trigger which pulled my shot down. Why I started that one I don't know.

Oddly enough when I shot and with the doe there he jumped went a few feet and was focused back on her.

I didn't take a 2nd shot on him because I figured my mistake was his free pass..lol

They were both within 20 yards and closer to me.

When they walked off in the woods I saw the the 8 about 50 yards out and he was heading after the doe so I was really surprised the snort wheeze turned him to come to me. I didn't think I had a chance so I figured why not try it. I tried a grunt first but he kept on going, the snort stopped him and he came right to me.

As far as my shot I took my time on the 8 and set myself better and relaxed so I didn't rush the shot. It was a perfect shot.

Funny how a miss can be a good thing..lol