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Talk about my rookie mistake!
trophyhunt:
--- Quote from: huntnnw on May 08, 2022, 10:43:53 PM ---you should never be nocking a arrow when in the stand...unnecessary movement.I would say over 70% of the bucks I killed from a stand woulda never been killed if I was nocking a arrow when they come in
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Agree, and after 12 years, I sure hope he's doing better!! lol
Boss .300 winmag:
@pat riotic Been awhile, Bowes the bow hunting going.
wannabhntr:
This is going to sound stupid, but did you use your peep? Buck fever gets the best of us. I made an awful shot on a bull in Idaho three years ago. My blood was pumping so hard that I found my pin and let my arrow fly. Wasn't looking through my peep. There's a little more to the story but the moral of it is shame on me. Watched my arrow fly low right and graze his back leg. Still makes me sick to my stomach. Take your time and make sure you are composed before pulling that trigger. Keep at it and good luck.
HUNTINCOUPLE:
This reminds me of self 30yrs ago. And still learning!!!!!! :tup:
Rutnbuxnbulls:
This sport is humbling. Doesn't matter what weapon type. Just yesterday, I stalked into two bedded bucks. Downwind, 25 yards, just need them to stand. One is up, not legal. The shooter then stands. I draw, pin on the spot, let er fly, and.....WHACK! The arrow hit a branch I didn't see.
I learned from that one. If I had more patience he probably would have stepped and gotten into a good clear shooting lane. Kicking myself today won't help much. I've got to get back on the horse and get after another buck! Attitude is everything.
I agree with huntnw on the stand stuff. I'll typically get into stand and knock an arrow, then hang the bow from a trimmed branch or screw in ladder rack/bow rack. That way when Mr. Big comes by one less step to getting drawn back. Also, clear out and practice drawing the bow several times before the deer are on their feet. All good lessons we all learned the hard way!
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