I just can't get it done this year.

[Tx_Wader]

They were head down eating.

Never shoot when their head is down...they can really drop while in that position. Shoot when their heads are up looking at something else besides in your direction...they can't drop as much as fast when their head is up.

[8pointer]

aiming low is not the best answer guys. they jump the string because they are alerted to something not right and most likely they are looking your direction. We need to work on our patience and wait for that nice broadside shot when they are more at ease so that you can aim at your kill spot. Your best kills will be your best shots made when the deer is clueless that you are there. yeh I know, that means sometimes they just don't give you that chance and you get to let them walk. good luck!

I was actually going to say this as well. I learned this myself several years ago when I first started bowhunting.

[BigL]

Ok I am going to aim below the brisket and I am getting cat whiskers on my next string change. I've gotta beat these deer

Funny I had the same problem many years ago and had one at 20 yards. Aimed at the bottom and shot. She just stood there and all I had was a lot of white hair shaved off her chest.

She had been out in front of me eating for like 30 min when I decided to shoot her. That's when I started to learn patience and let them get comfortable before I shoot.

[JohnAGarrett]

I am buying some cat whiskers tomorrow after work and tying those babies on before my hunt on Christmas Eve morning.

[HR3]

ain't even drawn on one this year so....your season is waaay better than mine....headed out tomorrow