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Online 3dmuzzy

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Had my chance !
« on: October 23, 2010, 07:44:00 PM »
I could not wait to sit this new stand I put up,just off a bedding area,With plenty of sign.I got in this morning checked the wind and waited for the woods to come a live.At about 6.30 I hear the tell tale sound of a deer coming no need for the binos for this one he's a shooter.
    I could not of placed him any better for a shot.25yds never knew i was there wind perfect.I made this shot countless times on the 3d range and on deer in the past,but this is not a target and my arrow sails over his back ! AS I sat there I could only laugh and say I'll see you again.He was a big 8pt maybe 18 wide.here"s a pic of one of the rubs around this area >>>>---> ED
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Offline Straight Shootin'

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2010, 07:51:00 PM »
That's why they call it hunting, nothing is a sure thing, especially with Trad Gear, been there done that....keep at it for it is all part of our lessons learned...  ;)    ;)
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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2010, 07:52:00 PM »
Sorry you didn't get him but it happens. I've had my fair share of misses through the years. I would rather have a clean miss any time though rather than a bad hit. Good luck.
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Offline bornagainbowhunter

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2010, 07:53:00 PM »
congrats on the encounter. I blew it on a big 8pt about 3 years ago. I didn't laugh, i wanted to cry. Good luck on another encounter!!!
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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2010, 07:53:00 PM »
This says the game isn't over yet.The fun is still there.
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Offline Wapiti Chaser

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2010, 08:24:00 PM »
Ed hang in there buddy ! A clean miss is the second best outcome. He will be back.
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Offline njloco

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2010, 09:05:00 PM »
Hey, what the heck, you did your home work and played it out. There is always next time.

I had my big buck come in on real windy day, didn't know he was even there, and once I did, it didn't matter because I had NO shot and he was only 12-15 yds. from my tree.

I am sure like you, It felt good to get that close and not get busted.
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Offline erierik

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2010, 09:41:00 PM »
Missed a buck at 4 yds last year,it happens,you'll get him next time.
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Offline ron w

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2010, 09:52:00 PM »
The seasons still young......
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Offline woodchucker

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2010, 10:14:00 PM »
What do you mean, You MISSED him!!!!!???

Doesn't sound like YOU Ed!!!!! I've never seen you "miss" much of anything!!!!!
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Offline Tdog

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2010, 05:05:00 AM »
He'll be back!!Next time you'll have him..Keepp the faith..
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Offline bucksdown

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Re: Had my chance !
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2010, 05:20:00 AM »
it's good to hear you say you laughed, i'm like most, been there done that. it's early yet, just remember his daddy and grandpa. ha! it may be a blessing. the rut just now kicking in here in ohio. best of luck and may GOD be with you.
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