Author Topic: How do you regroup after a miss (Read 1006 times)

Riegel · « **on:** October 13, 2013, 08:59:00 PM »

Well it was an awesome evening hunt tonight, 14 does and 1 buck. Had a very nice doe come by at about 15 yards, stopped her in my shooting lane, and let the arrow fly. Well unfortunately it just missed low and I was kinda surprised to say the least. I have been nails all year practicing at 15 yards and then this happens. Even though I missed it was still a great hunt, but I am curious how you all regroup after a miss? Do you dwell on it? Do you just shake it off?

slayer1 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:05:00 PM »

I cry a lot. Just kidding! Just keep practicing!

2Blade · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:07:00 PM »

Pratice til your confident again sharpen that broadhead and get back out there!

LimBender · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:10:00 PM »

Try to forget it happened. Still can't figure out how I missed a chip shot last year. Oh, guess I'm still dwelling.

Sounds like you will get a lot more opportunities. Good luck.

buckeye_hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:11:00 PM »

I made 4 horrible shots at 15 yards on live deer. I was shooting fine in my yard at that distance too, but I get buck fever bad. Even on does.

So...

Not joking on this , but I started limiting my shots to 10 yards and under. Fixed most of my issues.

It is hard to miss at that distance!

elkken · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:36:00 PM »

I start by pulling my head out of my a$$, whine for a while, and then go through the whole process of what led up to the shot, what happened at the shot, what happened after the shot and what will I do next time.

Sometimes you just miss, sometimes you rush the shot, sometimes you hit the unseen branch, sometimes you don't come to full draw, sometimes the critter is faster than a speeding arrow ... there are lots of reasons why a miss can happen so going over the whole process helps get it right the next time.

Kingsnake · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:07:00 PM »

30.06.

Kidding....still working toward my first trad deer, so I'm no help on this one.

I will say that even when gun hunting or compound hunting, I never killed a deer while sitting at home on the couch. Keep gettin' back out there!

Crash · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:17:00 PM »

It happens. Shooting at the real thing is not the same as the back yard. Go over it in your mind, you probably rushed the shot a little, dropped your bow arm to see the arrow hit the mark, thus the low shot. Form is key. Shake it off, know you can shoot and get back out there. Pick a spot, follow through and post the picture of your deer.

dragonheart · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:18:00 PM »

Acceptance.

nomansland4404 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:20:00 PM »

Lay down...try not to cry...cry a lot.

Just kidding. I get mad at myself and rethink how I could have done it differently. Then thank god for the opportunity at all and pray for another try.

TRAP · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:20:00 PM »

Bowhunting can be a lot like being a relief pitcher. Short memories and perseverance prevail.

Trap

r-man · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:25:00 PM »

I dont remember missing a deer sence 1980. I'm not conting the trees that jump out in front of my arrows from time to time.

lefty4 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2013, 10:52:00 PM »

That's your bad shot for the season. Based on your practice and the odds, the next one will be right on.

Now get back out there, and remember that this is supposed to be FUN!

Tsalt · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2013, 11:02:00 PM »

If you missed for a particular reason, focus on correcting that. Did you pick a specific spot? Did you hit your anchor? Keep your bow arm up? Follow through?
Most of my misses (and they have been many) are because I failed to "pick a spot." I was just aiming at the deer, not at a tuft of hair on the deer.
Practice like a madman and get back out with confidence!

ChuckC · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2013, 11:52:00 PM »

Did you see the Lion King movie ?

Do you recall the speech by Rafiki the baboon scorcerer / wise "man". It is in the past, forget about it. Learn from it, then move on.

ChuckC

Cwilder · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2013, 12:07:00 AM »

I put the miss behind me as soon as it's over.
I missed a nice buck on September 13th and that same evening I shot a doe not 3 yards away from where I missed.
It's part of the game I know it's going to happen you just have to learn to deal with it when it occurs.

LB_hntr · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2013, 02:55:00 AM »

misses are part of the game. when im all tired out from kicking my self in the rear end i just get back at it.

VictoryHunter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2013, 03:33:00 AM »

If you have been practicing and shooting well then it was probably just a momentary loss of concentration. Shake it off and knock another arrow! Don't dwell on it.

Plumber · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2013, 04:05:00 AM »

I have missed on monster bucks Its something you just don't shake off.you missed for a reason. think ! what was the reason.if you pay it no mind an don't feel the burn then you will miss again.missing nice bucks has been a great teacher for me.It makes me think an be more pacient on stand.I focus on the shot an pick a spot I also hunt a little lower to the ground.take care plumber

Biathlonman · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2013, 07:07:00 AM »

Grab another arrow and make it count.


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