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11/23/2011 10:33:48 AM EDT
Today I did shooting at the biggest 8 I have ever seen a real stud. Seen about 30 deer out of this stand yesterday went back this morning one little bambi was the only thing to go by till 10:55 when this huge 8 comes walking my way. Comes out of the brush pile @31 yards I decide to wait till he goes by 5 large trees to take him in the best shooting lane following him along with my 30 pin on the good stuff. When he steps out from there broad side I proceed to shot right over his back almost cutting hair. I screwed up when he went behind the clump of trees I was so concentrated I failed to noticed how much closer he got coming out the other side. I can still see him walking through the brush having to tip and duck his head so his rack didn't hang up.

Think I'll go cry now.

Spent 12 hours in this stand yestarday alone really feel like let my self down. Maybe a bigger one will show up next week
11/17/2011 4:41:12 PM EDT
[#1]
It happens...keep after em.
11/18/2011 8:40:15 AM EDT
[#2]
Yep; I can find all kinds of way to miss - good luck & go get them.
11/18/2011 3:46:42 PM EDT
[#3]
We have all missed. I missed the biggest buck I have ever seen. I still kick myself in the ass for it. And THAT was like 13 years ago. At least you did'nt wound him.
11/18/2011 4:26:28 PM EDT
[#4]
Opening day. Doe cull. Missed her the same way at dawn. But I got a good one later!


You learned. Next time you'll be better.
11/22/2011 11:18:47 PM EDT
[#5]
Ouch! You are not alone it happens to everyone eventually!

Next time!
11/24/2011 11:28:16 AM EDT
[#6]
not the huge 8 I missed but Im happy









11/25/2011 9:01:21 AM EDT
[#7]
Congratulations. Things have a way of working themselves out.

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