First trad hunt and first miss

[Friends call me Pac]

The season has been open since last week but this morning was my first chance to get into the woods.  There is a 1100 acre public land area about 4 miles from the house and that is where I decided to hunt.

I got to the WMA and started slipping down an old logging road.  After an hour and a half I saw movement not very far away and began my stalk.  It didn't take long before I was within about 8 yards.  Talk about getting close.  When he wasn't looking I drew back and released only to miss and at 8 yards!

Thinking back on it I know I didn't pick the specific hair to hit.  Rookie mistake but that is what I am.  I shot at the whole critter.  Even so I didn't miss by more than 6 inches and that field mouse set a new record for the rodent high jump.
 

[b.glass]

(chuckling) Picking a hair is one of the two things I most forget to do! Keep trying!  :D

[Pat B]

If you got to within 8 yards of a deer you beat him at his game in his neighborhood! Unfortunately you didn't take home the prise. Better luck next time. I missed the first 9 I shot at. Hopefully you can do better than me.     Pat

[Apex Predator]

Huntin mice without a backup?  Are you crazy man?

[crossstickspro]

;)I guess you'll go hungry    good practice though.

[novahunterpa]

Dont worry about it too much, it has happend to me many times and im sure it will again good kuck next time.

[Friends call me Pac]

Be warned. FMF (Field mouse fever) is much worse than buck fever.  Even with FMF as bad as it is I am tempted to go after him again tomarrow.