trphyhntr Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Mine is still to painful to put into writing. Not sure that will ever change. If this little buck today was the big one I've been after, I just would have walked out into the wilderness and never came back 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Mine is still to painful to put into writing. Not sure that will ever change.If this little buck today was the big one I've been after, I just would have walked out into the wilderness and never came back that's how I've always wanted to leave this world. But not so soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Every hunting story I have, including the successful trips include the words... "this is where I totally F'd it up..." 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 My last two deer have been pretty near text book. The three before that and the dozen or so misses.... I cant describe the experiences in words that are fit for Amanda's site, so let me just say, "yeah, I've shanked it a couple times." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Let's put it this way..............if I had a nickle for every time I goofed up.....I'd be a millionaire! Nuff said! TJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 I could definitely write a book on all the times I messed up. Just this year I shook so bad I could hardly pull my bow back on a huge bob cat and shot way over it at 15yrds. This is the second time I lost it over a bob cat at the same distance. Not only was I having trouble breathing I shook like a dog sh!tting a peach seed. TJ 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Had a nice coues buck who knows what he would of scored at 45 yards broadside and i pulled back and let the arrow fly only to have all heck break loose and realized i missed and my camel pack hose had made it into my bow string and i have no idea wear the arrow flew just heard it crashing thru the trees and the buck stood there looked at me and gave me a front shot and i rushed and missed. Not even sure if i used my pin for second shot cuz i was so flusterd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Like TJ said. I could write a book on my screw ups. I couldn't write a page on my successful hunts! On a muzzle loader Elk hunt in NM I didn't fire a cap through the gun before loading up in the morning. 3 hours later almost back to camp a HUGE bull was trotting by. Pulled the trigger and it Fizzled!!!!!!!! I still feel like throwing up every time I think about it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted January 19, 2015 I learn more from my mistakes than my successes, and usually they involve patience or lack of 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 19, 2015 ya patience, also sometimes I let my guard down right when I should be paying attention most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Last day of a mulie hunt years ago in 27, hunted all week with nothing, afternoon of the last day I was cresting a ridge on a gas line road in the jeep. At the top was a heard of around 30, 10 bucks in the group and standing 30 feet in front of me just dumb founded! I cut the engine and we stared at eacchother for a few minutes. Had the gun right next to me. I eased open the door and got out, they were statues at this point lol. Was able to get my gun out and get ready. Ethics f'd me! I just couldn't take the 10 yard shot on the road in the middle of no where where no one would ever know. Oh well. I started talking to them and watched their ears and tails like they were dogs! A few minutes later they ran faster than my 06 could follow.I feel your pain! I did not squeeze trigger on a massive muley laying 100yards off rd this year cuz spotted him & backed up grabbed gun jumped out & stepped off road then had bag of stuff fall out of truck and when I looked atit I realized how bad I looked so I picked it up shut off truck closed doors and stepped off rd again.. YES DEER STILL LAYING THERE. with scope on his neck and safety off with finger on trigger for 2nd time now with me feeling more legal I decided 1 step to left for best shot angle... @&*&%$#@ bad choice cuz he also got up and went faster than my 243 wssm Was 170-180ish. so I harvested a 23incher 10 min later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Had a nice coues buck who knows what he would of scored at 45 yards broadside and i pulled back and let the arrow fly only to have all heck break loose and realized i missed and my camel pack hose had made it into my bow string and i have no idea wear the arrow flew just heard it crashing thru the trees and the buck stood there looked at me and gave me a front shot and i rushed and missed. Not even sure if i used my pin for second shot cuz i was so flusterd Ahhhh crap! lucky you didn't derail rour bow or blow it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rclouse79 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 When it comes to archery hunting a better question to pose is "Have you ever NOT messed up?" I keep finding new ways to mess up. The wind has not been my friend the last couple times out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle mountain ranch Report post Posted January 20, 2015 Plenty just ask the wife , as far as hunting not sure I know anyone,even the most seasoned hunters not make mistakes over the years.The good news is that's what makes us all better hunters.I think that's why we keep at it year after year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 20, 2015 I have learned a lot of what not to do this season for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
