Missed same deer twice--I don't deserve venison

[Scott S.]

The rut is going on hot and heavy here today.  I saw about ten deer including 5 bucks within 60 yards of me.  It rained this morning and I was pretty wet and kneeling in mud behind my burlap ground blind.  A smallish doe came at me and circled around at about 15 yards.  She stopped.  I shot.  I missed.  Still circling me, she jumped ahead about 10 yards and stopped again.  I shot again.  I missed again.  I supposed I could blame the weather.  That is why I like traditional archery, though.  I missed becaused I did one or more things wrong.  Can't blame the equipment.  A little later, an 8-pointer trotted past me at about 5-6 yards, but never slowed for a shot.  I'm going back out this afternoon.  I hope I score, but with this poor shooting, maybe somebody else deserves those deer this year.

[bowhunterfrompast]

Hang in there, you will connect. Everyone has their moments.

[smiley]

been there and done that so your not alone

[billy shipp]

Hey Scott....It's days like this that keep us going back man.....anyone saying they haven't missed shots aren't telling the truth, or they haven't shot at many deer. Hang in there....maybe you've gotten over the jitters, and you'll be ready when the next one comes by.

Billy

[mjc]

Dont let it get you down you are just paying your dues. Just remember to pick a spot. Everybody misses.

[blueline]

You learned more from that doe and two misses than the next five deer harvested...

[Kingstaken]

If trad was that easy like shooting a wheely, they would have named this site Primgang instead of Tradgang.
Some times in life the more the work the greater the reward....and Trad is a reward..

[BobW]

Join the club.  This is hard for me to say, but I am 0-7 this season, including 2 shots on 1 deer, and 3 misses in one day...for 7 days of hunting...  All shots inside of 18 yards, 1 at 10 yds, and one at 5 yds.

Its a rush, isn't it?

Keep going.

[bbassi]

At least you're seeing them.  :(

[ChuckC]

PICK A SPOT    I know something about this issue, believe me.

Good Luck
ChuckC

[vermonster13]

At least your bow is quiet.

[PICKNGRIN]

Hang in there Scotty boy!!  Don't be afraid to give 'em a bleat to get 'em to stop as you are coming to full draw!!

[mjh]

Hey I miss at least one a year and some years thats the only shot opportunity I get! But that hunting!  What would you rather be doing?

[30coupe]

Stay focused! I missed a huge doe last Saturday. She must have weighed 200 or better. There was a 1 1/2 year old buck chasing her, and she made him look like a midget. At 14 yards, I shot right in front of her!

Sunday another doe (not quite as big) gave me a shot at 18-19 yards. That one's in the locker!

The difference? I stared at the spot (not the whole deer), kept my head down, kept my bow arm steady, and made a good release. Double lung, lots of blood, and a short track.

You can do it too!

[The Baron]

Don't give up!  You are a good hunter because you are putting yourself in the right place at the right time.  I haven't even seen a deer to miss!  

[Rick P]

OK not being mean just honest. Scott we all miss trick is to learn from your misses and then put in the range time to correct the problem.

BobW
 Respectfully stop hunting and spend some time at a 3D range! You aren't able to make a clean humane kill at the ranges you've been hunting. 0-7, Learn your effective range before you wound a deer and it suffers needlessly.

BTW I've missed twice on big game hunts....in 30 years of hunting. 3 if you count "jumping the string".

[ron w]

Hang in there,your getting chances and thats good. Any body that says they don't miss either never shot or is a liar...lol. Keep at  it it will happen. good luck.......ron w

[DannyBows]

On the positive side, a clean miss is better than a bad hit. Hang in there and best of luck next time!

[dnovo]

Don't feel bad. Just regroup and try again staying focused on picking a spot.
 I won't mentioned the day a few years back when I missed 3 (count'em 3!) different eight pointers in one day.

[Jason Kendall]

Come on Scott! Ive seen you shoot, regroup and go gettem'.

30 Coupe is right, aim small. I cant count the critters I have missed until I remembered to pick the spot, it get's pretty exciting out there and sometimes the simple things like that are easily overlooked.

Good luck Scott, you can do it!