Author Topic: I Missed - Feel like Worse Bowhunter Ever (Read 762 times)

BOWMARKS · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:16:00 PM »

Shedrock

That is a very neat picture.

Coonbait · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:30:00 PM »

Heck if missing made you a terrible hunter I'd have quit a long time ago. Normally I'm still satisfied I was given the chance in the first place.
Glenn

owlbait · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:50:00 PM »

Suck it up Sparky, that's why they sell arrows in dozens!

:p

K.S.TRAPPER · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:50:00 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Shedrock:

I spent a couple hours stalking a bedded bull elk this past winter to 20 yards, then I shot low, into a rock.

I felt like the worst bowhunter! I'm still crying.

Wish I knew how many turkeys I have missed over the years, No on second thought maybe I don't.

Tracy

fivebears · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:04:00 PM »

Sounds like you're in the right spot to try again.Good luck.....

GMASIUK · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:17:00 PM »

Yep, turkeys are tuff to hit. They never seem to stop long enough to shoot them. I have missed more birds than I care to admit.

Mark Normand · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:22:00 PM »

My good friend to his 12yr daughter..."honey, turkeys can be sooo stupid sometimes, its amazing they survive.."

Daughter "but Dad, why don't you come home with one everytime?.."

ermont · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:26:00 PM »

Let me tell you about the 185" mulie I missed...twice. On second thought..nevermind...too painful.

Steve Clandinin · « **Reply #28 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:31:00 PM »

It brings tears to my eyes thinking how many Huge whitetails and monster mulies I've belly crawled up to ,sometimes taking hours only to miss.Its what we live for.
No one ever promised it would be easy.its what sets us apart from all others.

Plumber · « **Reply #29 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:41:00 PM »

I shot an missed the biggest buck of my life.It is hard to accept an I wanted to rap my bow around a tree.It was about 10 yds.but it has made me a better hunter.When you blow a hunt you play it over an over in your head an thats when the learning takes place.I redeem myself this last season.another big one wandered in an I was cool,calm an focused an it paid off.the best of the best MISS!!!

Dirtybird · « **Reply #30 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:04:00 PM »

Maybe it's just me, but I would rather have a clean miss than a wounded animal. Keep after and aim small miss small.

Knawbone · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:16:00 PM »

Hunting is about finding(hunting) and geting the game within shooting distance. If you did that(and obviously you did) then the hunt was a success.Well done.If we never miss(and we all do)then it would just be a process with no thrill of anticipation.No need for shooting practice.Let the misses feed your primal instincts so to speak. When it does come all together it will be that much sweeter.Just one of the many facets of trad hunting that develops the experience that ultamitly makes us experienced. Isn't it just fantastic being able to enjoy Gods creations.

Gen273 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:17:00 PM »

It happens, don't beat yourself up. Stay after them.

Shedrock · « **Reply #33 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:08:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Dirtybird:
Maybe it's just me, but I would rather have a clean miss than a wounded animal. Keep after and aim small miss small.

X2

straitera · « **Reply #34 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:20:00 PM »

Better luck next time hunter!

KentuckyTJ · « **Reply #35 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:41:00 PM »

He who hasn't missed hasn't shot many arrows!

joe ashton · « **Reply #36 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:44:00 PM »

humbling.

bluej · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:14:00 PM »

We all miss at one time or another, just keep on slinging arrows!

raghorns · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:41:00 PM »

I have a buddy that missed 5 times last year at one bird...he had to go out and get his arrows and get back in the blind. But he is after them again this year.

I like that kind of determination.

Bowwild · « **Reply #39 on:** April 26, 2012, 02:49:00 AM »

I'm with wingnut. While no one likes missing, it is a part of hunting and makes the connecting shots, which should be the majority, that much more exciting!

Sort of like soccer. I could never figure out why those guys go beserk when the score a goal. I watched a couple of games and now I get it, a score is more rare than Christmas!

I think it is important to think positive. So I prefer "aim small, hit small". Thinking about missing, even small, is something to stay away from.


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