I did something really dumb

[bear bowman]

I work within a half hour of where I hunt. Two to three times a week, I show up early so I can leave early to get evening hunts in. Yesterday was one of those days.
So I leave work full of anticipation. I was heading to an area that I haven't seen yet this year that I had seen lots of action in last year. I park and start getting ready. I go to string my bow, I don't have a bow. It's still sitting on top of the shelf that I store it on at work.
Needless to say, I felt pretty dumb and my wife had some fun with it. I'm hoping that it doesn't happen again. I realize I'm getting older but forget your bow?
Have a great day guys and gals.

[Red Beastmaster]

I never forgot my bow but I have had to return home to get my license on the first morning.

[Bob B.]

I hate it when that happens.  I remembered my bow on morning - forgot the arrows ... how the heck does that happen?  Good luck next time.

Bob.

[double eagle]

I will jump in here.  I dug through my stand journal and came up with a few dumb things I did.  How about: forgot the keys to my climber that was locked on public land; put up stands and didn't use them all season; carried stuff I didn't need or use all season; dropped my shooting glove and had to climb down to get it; took phone calls while on the stand; and forgot to pack TP or a drink.  This thread should be good shooters admit in public their funny/dumb tactics.

[Marc B.]

Originally posted by Bob B.:
I hate it when that happens.  I remembered my bow on morning - forgot the arrows ... how the heck does that happen?  Good luck next time.

Bob.

I did that once, went back to a bow quiver.

[huskyarcher]

I put mine on top of my truck while getting my stuff on a pig hunt in Ft. Pierce Fl, i drove off and never saw it again. Only in Fl can a bow lay in a parking lot less than 15min at 530am...

It does get worse lol.

[Lowrider]

I park my truck over at my shop where my bow hangs. I keep a little 3x5 card in the console of my truck that has BOW written on it. The night before going hunting the next morning I put the card on the instrument panel so it is the first thing I see when I get in the truck. I am so forgetful I have had to come back to the house on more than one occasion before doing this. Now if I could come up with a system to remember my billfold.

Doh!!!!!!!!!

Bisch

[Doc Nock]

Relax, Gents!  I read research that says it's NOT that we get more forgetful as we age, but instead, it's that our powers of CONCENTRATION increase so that we get "lost in thought" and can walk outa the house without our britches...

I think I'm going to accept that...cool morning air help with that or plastic seat covers!  

[Roy from Pa]

Oh Boy..

I'm 68 and have never done anything dumb, that I can remember..    LOL

[highlow]

I would be willing to wager that everyone on this site has, at one time or another, done something dumb along the lines of those already posted. Some dumber than others but dumb just the same. I'm the only exception in that regard.  

[DanielB89]

Last year we we woke up, drove 17 miles to begin our 2 mile walk in.  When We got to our location and were getting ready for the walk in(well before 4am) I realized I left my bow at the camp.  

17miles on a gravel road of this caliber takes well over 30 mins one way.  I had to run to attempt to catch up to my buddies.  Soaking wet with sweat, etc.  Went on to miss a deer that am.  Great day!

[Jakeemt]

Not a bow but, been even dumber. One year several years back I was all excited about hunting rabbits and maybe even a quail or two if I was lucky. Set my 20 gauge (cased) on my trunk while I loaded the little stuff an promptly drove off. Fortunately I realized it after 1/2 mile. Panicked, pulled over, and shockingly it was still there! Could have been much worse but, everyone can b a bonehead from time to time your not special in that regard! Lol.

[Sawpilot 75]

Hey, don't feel bad. I almost forgot my treestand this morning.

[fnshtr]

Over the years ive been known to use various articles of clothing (socks, shirt-tails, etc.) because I forgot TP (not target panic). One time I used a stocking cap. The next day my father-in-law went with me to squirrel hunt while I bow hunted.

When we met back at the car, he pulled my used cap from his game pocket and said, "is t this your cap? I found it in the woods".  

    :mad:

[Doc Nock]

Originally posted by fnshtr:
...because I forgot TP (not target panic). One time I used a stocking cap. The next day my father-in-law went with me to squirrel hunt while I bow hunted.

When we met back at the car, he pulled my used cap from his game pocket and said, "is t this your cap? I found it in the woods".       :mad:  

So, inquiring minds want to know.."Did you tell him?"  

[Krex1010]

Forgetting things doesn't make you dumb.....but man, letting your wife know????

[maineac]

Did that once, ended up killing my first deer with a bow that morning (after I had made the 10 minute run home, and then back again).

[bear bowman]

Yeah, Krex, she was wondering why I was home so early

[EWill]

Yeah, I forgot my arrows one time and didn't realize it until I was 40 yds from a decent buck while still hunting.  I remember thinking " you gotta be kidding '!