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blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« on: December 03, 2014, 10:00:22 PM »
Missed a good buck tonight due to gear malfunction....at least that's what I'm calling it  :chuckle: when I shot ,my bow string drug across the sleeve of my heavy coat sending my arrow way off course, I didn't even see where it went. The buck jumped and ran to the edge of the timber and slowly walked away and outta my life. What are the chances I will see this buck again? Wiley blacktails don't show in daylight often this time of year it seems. He wasn't too spooked.should I put out some bait?its  Private land where I know this buck and other deer won't be disturbed. I was gonna give it a day or so to calm down then head back into my blind.

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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2014, 10:02:39 PM »
I've never had much luck baiting blacktails.  But it is growing in popularity...maybe I've just never used the right bait :dunno:
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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2014, 10:05:51 PM »
Keep.at it!!!! :tup:  Apples might help some and acorns......
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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2014, 10:11:56 PM »
Neither have I, and ive been prepared to shoot a doe as there are many on this property. But now I know there is this buck as well as at least two others nearby. I think ill be waiting til the last two weeks before taking a doe since I know it's possible one could show up. I was suprised to say the least given the temp warming up and the moon being large. I have a sick feeling this would be my only fluke chance at a buck this late season but who knows? All I can do is keep trying.

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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2014, 10:21:14 PM »
bUCK FEVER  :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2014, 10:22:15 PM »
Apples work wonders this time of year, especially with all of the greens being freezer wilted at the moment.  Just stomp a few to get the scent out and, most likely, they will come, the does anyways.

I feed protein rich pellets to the deer here during the winter.  When I am ready, I place a few smashed apples with the pellets and then they are all over the pellets.

Also, wear an armguard next time with a bulky jacket.

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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2014, 10:22:33 PM »
Dammmmm!   I'd wait also on the doe. He probably will be back  :archer:
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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2014, 10:29:06 PM »
I was definitely a little rattled, it would've been my biggest blacktail yet, but I still blame my jacket  :chuckle: im going to practice tomorrow while wearing the jacket. And probably try to find some apples as well.

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Re: blew an opportunity tonight..... need to vent!
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2014, 10:59:08 PM »
I have problems with arm guards on my heavy jackets.  Harbor Freight has camo Duck Tape.  It's the same as duct tape just with a different color.  Run two or three strips lengthwise on your sleeve then one around the sleeve as often as necessary to get a nice smooth presentation.  Works better than any arm guard I've ever tried. Even though it can be messy when you take it off.  If I remember tomorrow I'll take a picture of the way I use it.

Don't ignore those zippers either.  I missed two animals while wearing my Sitka rain jacket until I realized I was catching the zipper with the string.  Slap a square of Duck Tape on that too...problem solved!
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