I'm an Idiot! Made a Rookie Mistake!

[bawana bowman]

Terry, don't feel bad. That's just the sort of thing that happens when your pre-occupied with thoughts of work and making a living.    

[Tdog]

That was humble pie with whip cream..It just wasn't meant to be..Something better is coming your way..

[Follower]

I've eaten that pie so much I've gotten fat from it!

[Izzy]

11 and 1!!!! Not a bad score Old Boy. Too bad it didnt have spots like your bobcat, you coulda picked one and been eating backstraps as we speak. I totally get the meaning of your post and you hit the nail on the head. Im Pretty sure that'll be your last miss for a while.

[larry]

well brother, the Lord has a way of keeping us in check...

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Thanks Terry for the lesson. I hope I dont make the same mistake but you know how nerves can get the better of you?  

I would put money on the notion you make meat before long.    Go gettem Terry, I saw you hit a running rabbit at 30 yards, I know you can do it at 12.

[Big Ed]

Wow, you are human!! LOL

[mcgroundstalker]

There you have it! "Almost" does count for something. Being in your PJ bottoms is just a small part of it.    (inside joke)

... mike ...

[IndianaBowman]

Thanks everyone!  I'd forgotten how bad it feels to make such a bad mistake. The bottom side of a worm's belly was looking pretty tall.

It just scared me to think that I could've just as easily made a bad hit and caused undue suffering for such a magnificent animal. I know he was just a small 6pt, but he, and they all, deserve my best effort.

Must've shot a hundred arrows today. Couldn't even bring myself to go out this evening. I was shooting well and I'll get back on the horse in the morning. If I'm blessed with another opportunity I will give it my best shot and pray for the outcome the animal deserves.

I wish I was half the hunter most of you are! I just put in a lot of time and play the old blind sow card. Been real lucky for a while. Looks like I need to return to the basics.

[mcgroundstalker]

Terry... You are a great person and have my respect. It takes a real, honest and God loving man to look so deep inside himself on a forum such as this. Hunting to some can be a "face value pass time" when the end justifies the means. But not us my friend. We here at Trad Gang know the true meaning of what "the hunt" is.

... mike ...

[Guru]

You're still one of the deadliest bow shots I know buddy!

I'm sure the next one is in BIG TROUBLE!!!!