passed on the first legal blacktail i've seen this season tonight

[jtw]

It's been messing with my head honestly.  I feel ok with my decision but the evil guy on my shoulder is like, "what if you don't see anything the rest of the season?"

That thought has creeped into my head I don't know how many times. But, I've also had the idea creep in that I may still get a shot on something better. Between the two I'd say I'm slightly manic-depressive about the issue.
Still better than some years when I've gone the whole early season without seeing any bucks.

[huntingbaldguy]

It's been messing with my head honestly.  I feel ok with my decision but the evil guy on my shoulder is like, "what if you don't see anything the rest of the season?"

That thought has creeped into my head I don't know how many times. But, I've also had the idea creep in that I may still get a shot on something better. Between the two I'd say I'm slightly manic-depressive about the issue.
Still better than some years when I've gone the whole early season without seeing any bucks.

I hear that.  Last year was the same for us after i shot my spike.  Didn't see another deer, let alone a buck in a hunting area in daylight.