Been getting trailcam photos of a bear almost every morning at 730 so decided to set up a treestand. The bear has been hitting the orchards across the road from our property at night and then bedding on a thick north slope. Well ol' faithful showed up right on time this morning but came in (unexpectedly) on the downwind side of my stand. It was acting real skittish but after 20 min of stalemate it decided the coast was clear. I came to full draw as it went behind a patch of fir and then it sat down and stared up at me. CRAP, no shot....when it finally cleared the last fir I had been at full draw for almost 5 minutes! I still felt I could make the shot so I let one fly with the bear at 38 yds. WHACK! I hit the stump just under his belly. I have been beating myself up all day! Hopefully I didnt mess up its routine and I get another chance at him. Not a huge bear but still HATE to miss!
