the check list

[bankwalker]

Rattling antlers...check
Binoculars...check
Rifle...check
Ammo...check
Hunting knife...check

Big blacktail grunting and tearing up tiny tree getting worked up trying to get in on the fight......CHECK

Perfect broadside 50 yard shot...check

Rifle in hand, safety off....double check

Forgetting to load said ammo in my rifle...... check

[Klyne3]

  ouch

[kglacken]

My worst nightmare... sorry to hear that!