ciomber Report post Posted December 22, 2013 I have been chasing a particular buck for 2 seasons now with a string and stick, I know some of his bedding areas and have already seen him with a handful of does this year. Last year and this year I have continued to have problems getting on him either because of his does or him being bedded under a cliff which affords no downhill shot and no uphill stalk due to a brush and cholla fortress. I have been in several mexican standoffs with him closest being about 93 yards. What should i do when he has spotted me, should I sit and wait him out to see if he continues to feed and hope I can sneak closer? Or should I push the issue and try to out flank him? Or back out and sit still hoping he come close enough for a shot? Any suggestions would help, he is a smart old buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted December 22, 2013 patience, there is a reason he is big, wait until he makes a mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted December 22, 2013 At 93 yards, Heck why not put an arrow in the air? I mean if you aren't shooting you aren't trying. . . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciomber Report post Posted December 22, 2013 I have been kicking myself for not shooting, i dont feel comfortable shooting that distance but if it happened again now I would and will take it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted December 22, 2013 />At 93 yards, Heck why not put an arrow in the air? I mean if you aren't shooting you aren't trying. . . don't follow that advice unless you practice at that range. last thing you want to do is wound an animal.. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted December 22, 2013 At 93 yards, Heck why not put an arrow in the air? I mean if you aren't shooting you aren't trying. . . Really? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Why do you want to kill or wound the deer and not recover it? At that point the fun would be over. I think that you should kick yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle mountain ranch Report post Posted December 22, 2013 I have been kicking myself for not shooting, i dont feel comfortable shooting that distance but if it happened again now I would and will take it. SERIOUSLY ?????? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntjunkie Report post Posted December 22, 2013 When a buck spots me the first thing I do is cry, then hang my head down in disgust. Then I get pissed and formulate a new plan to put an arrow in him! I would try to get in front of him and let him walk into you. It's always the doe you don't see that will screw things up. As suggested earlier patience will get you this buck. Good luck! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted December 22, 2013 />I have been kicking myself for not shooting, i dont feel comfortable shooting that distance but if it happened again now I would and will take it. Dude I was totally joking (this understates the need in the world for a sarcasm font). Please for the love of everything sacred and holy don't just start flinging arrows. It will not end well, trust me. You made a wise choice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted December 22, 2013 If the arrow ain't flying, the deer ain't dying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted December 22, 2013 if the flying arrow doesn't hit a kill zone- the deer ain't dying - its suffering - and for how long ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Shoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deercrazy Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Get a gun and level the playing field. JK, I think that staying put when he sees you, hopefully will arouse his couriosity and he might come to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Don't shoot at distances longer than you know you can make a kill shot. If he hasn't busted and you have the wind right you still have a chance. Be patient and wait for him to look away and double check that no does are looking. Stay in as much cover as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
