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Author Topic: Curses! Foiled again...  (Read 153 times)

Offline Sam McMichael

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Curses! Foiled again...
« on: October 24, 2012, 08:39:00 PM »
Well I got a chance to close the deal this morning and muffed it. There I was, minding my own business when this 6 point buck encroached on my personal space (interrupted my nap). Nothing spectacular about the set up except that I estimated range at about 25 yds, and it was more like 28 or so. Arrow passed just under his chest, but at least it was a clean miss. Only damage was to the cutting edge on the Zwickie and my pride. Oddly, it felt right on when I released.

At least I am seeing deer now. For several weeks in the pre-season and well into archery season, I saw nothing. In the last two weeks, I have now seen 14 deer, four of which have been bucks. All passed within range but only 3 have had really makeable shots, the one I missed and two spikes that I passed up. Maybe I can get out again over the weekend.
Sam

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Re: Curses! Foiled again...
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2012, 08:48:00 PM »
Keep after em!!!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Curses! Foiled again...
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2012, 09:51:00 PM »
A clean miss is better than a bad hit any day!

Good luck next time out!

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Re: Curses! Foiled again...
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2012, 10:20:00 PM »
I feel your pain Sam!
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Re: Curses! Foiled again...
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2012, 10:24:00 PM »
Rather miss than have a marginal shot as Bisch said. Keep after it. Good fortune is headed your way!
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Offline Richie

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Re: Curses! Foiled again...
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2012, 12:04:00 AM »
Stay motivated.
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Re: Curses! Foiled again...
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2012, 12:06:00 AM »
You'll get it done !

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