Don't talk to deer before you release an arrow. Last night I had a doe come down the trail I had my ground blind set up on. She was walking at a steady pace, Definitely going somewhere. She had passed through two of my three shooting lanes. I was drawn and anchored. She was walking through the third, but since it was only about ten inches wide I didn't want to release as she walked, thought I might follow through and hit a branch. I gave a soft bleat. she stopped at 13 yards and looked at me as I released looking at a spot between two ribs. The arrow looked perfect. She bolted and I could see the arrow flying beyond her. I thought it was kind of funny how high and fast the arrow was still moving. As I replayed the scene I realized I had not heard the sound of a hit. When I checked 20 minutes later I could find no hair or blood. I couldn't find the arrow, even though I saw it in the air beyond her and had a line of flight. She must of dropped as she bolted, just as the arrow passed. It happened so fast I barely saw it.
It was beautiful night and great to have had a plan I formulated in March when I picked the spot pan out in the first sit. After she went by her two little ones followed. They were still pretty small, so I am actually glad I missed. September will have to be bucks only to let the lambs get a bit bigger.
Topic: Note to self (Read 211 times)
