Scooter Report post Posted January 24, 2014 The last two weeks I've really spent every spare lunch hour or spare minutes trying to get a quality animal on the ground. I've been having close call after close call. Just can't seem to get the stars to align! Been primarily going after Mule deer, but my areas are closed now until the end of the season so Coues are in danger of getting the carbon kabob. Been setting up and seeing them, within easy bow range, and just haven't gotten that magical step-or-two out from thick cover. I did come to full draw Wednesday at a big bodied buck broadside in the open at 73yds, but I just couldn't bring myself to touch the release and chance it. I do practice that far on occaision- but I just had a bad feeling and couldn't settle down on the slight holdover shot. I let down and he followed his doe off over the ridge. Just can't seem to close the deal. I know if it's meant to happen, it will. Sometimes all we need are some good vibes and some motivation to keep hammering! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 24, 2014 Keep at it, good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted January 24, 2014 Just like bonecollector said, keep at it, it will come together for you if you are getting into them. It is just a matter of time. If you think you are going slow enough and you are getting into them, GO A TINY BIT SLOWER! Just that tiny bit could mean the difference between the cherry cone shaft of life and a dry stick of carbon. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted January 25, 2014 That awesome 74 yards is a long way for a cows deer or any animal for that matter I take the 120 yard long shooters out every year and they hit the animal almost everytime in the neck, in the face, in the butt, way to go with your gut feeling.good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randyolson Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_shooter Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Dido, I've been close a few times too but everything wasn't aligned and I haven't got it done yet. Keep at it though, good weekend weather coming up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 I did come to full draw Wednesday at a big bodied buck broadside in the open at 73yds, but I just couldn't bring myself to touch the release and chance it. I do practice that far on occaision- but I just had a bad feeling and couldn't settle down on the slight holdover shot. I let down and he followed his doe off over the ridge. Just can't seem to close the deal. I know if it's meant to happen, it will. Sometimes all we need are some good vibes and some motivation to keep hammering! I applaud you for knowing and sticking with your limitations. There are way to many non ethical hunters who would have let that arrow go and hoping it found it's mark. I'm not one who could have made that shot either. I'm certain you will be sharing a buck with us one of these days. Good luck! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted January 25, 2014 (An Archer sees how far he can shoot, a Bow-Hunter sees how close he can get to game before he shoots) I like that and I think the same can go for the riffle hunter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heinz57 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Sounds like you're getting into the deer consistently well. I've had a similar January. Lots of great opportunities but never quite perfect. Keep at it and you'll get that muley to make a mistake sooner or later. It sounds like you made the right decision on the long shot. I would have to let that shot pass as well. Good luck out there....still 5 more days. Plenty of time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 27, 2014 I did come to full draw Wednesday at a big bodied buck broadside in the open at 73yds, but I just couldn't bring myself to touch the release and chance it. I do practice that far on occaision- but I just had a bad feeling and couldn't settle down on the slight holdover shot. I let down and he followed his doe off over the ridge. Just can't seem to close the deal. I know if it's meant to happen, it will. Sometimes all we need are some good vibes and some motivation to keep hammering! I applaud you for knowing and sticking with your limitations. There are way to many non ethical hunters who would have let that arrow go and hoping it found it's mark. I'm not one who could have made that shot either. I'm certain you will be sharing a buck with us one of these days. Good luck! TJ +1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted January 27, 2014 I did come to full draw Wednesday at a big bodied buck broadside in the open at 73yds, but I just couldn't bring myself to touch the release and chance it. I do practice that far on occaision- but I just had a bad feeling and couldn't settle down on the slight holdover shot. I let down and he followed his doe off over the ridge. Just can't seem to close the deal. I know if it's meant to happen, it will. Sometimes all we need are some good vibes and some motivation to keep hammering! I applaud you for knowing and sticking with your limitations. There are way to many non ethical hunters who would have let that arrow go and hoping it found it's mark. I'm not one who could have made that shot either. I'm certain you will be sharing a buck with us one of these days. Good luck! TJ +1! The heartbreaker is that I did take a few dozen shots at the 70 yard target on our club's range and I was making the shot very, very consistently- but once or twice every 10 arrows or so I'd drop the bow arm and it spells low and left disaster!!! I don't regret it, just motivates me to keep shooting at the range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
