I've been on 5 different quota permit hunts this year and been on private property.
Haven't had anything legal within range of even considering a shot. Have seen plenty of deer, pigs and coyote. Just can't seem to have the right critter come close when it's legal to shoot.
Have been using a longbow on every hunt even though 2 of the quotas were muzzle loader hunts. Finally broke down and used a 50cal T/C New Englander this morning. And as luck would have it, nothing within range again! Finally took a crack at a coyote, 80+ yards and trotting! MISSED,
well had to unload anyway.
Now back to the Longbow!
Everything has been wrong this year, weather isn't cooperating worth a hoot and it seems to be a full moon every time I get out there.
Hopefully Nov. and Dec will be better.
Even the Sambar Deer hunt I've got Dec. 3rd-5th is cursed with a Full Moon on the 2nd!
Things just gotta get better!