I should just quit!
Bowhunting I mean, and stick to gun hunting. That's how I feel after this mornings hunt. The buck I caught on video last week stepped out and I hit him, but couldnt make a recovery. He was broadside at about 30 yards. Not sure where I hit him but there was what I considered good blood on the arrow. He ran about 80 yards then stopped to look around to see what just happened. When he walked off he had his head down and his back arched. I waited about 30 minuties before getting out of the stand. Found blood where he stopped but nowhere else. Searched for two hours with no luck. Made my first bow kill earlier this month on a doe and I spined her so she didnt get away, but that's not a good shot either. This feeling sucks!
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dont dwell on it brother it happens ,i might get scolled for this ,but just let it roll off your back -
First thing I would ask is, do you feel comfortable shooting the bow?
Second thing I would ask is, how much do you practice?
Third thing I would say is to keep your head up and get back on the horse. It happens to everyone. However, i would go ahead and eat that buck tag because you drew blood. That's just what's ethical to me. Practice with the bow, and try er again next year.Comment
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If it was easy everyone would bow hunt. Isnt that the reason you picked up a bow, for the challenge. Now you just need to be a ethical hunter and eat the tag like sbo9 saidComment
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If he was hunched, he's probably gut shot. By now he's probably dead, but I fully understand how hard it can be to recover a buck in the Pineywoods with no blood trail. I've been in the same position you're in, it happens to us all. No reason to quit, but if I might make a suggestion, always keep your eye on your sight pin through the entire shot. The string and the arrow will move, but the pin won't and you should be able to see right where the arrow makes contact. The deer I've lost have always been those that I could not tell you exactly where the arrow hit.Comment
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find someone with a dog. there was the other tbh'r on here the other day that enlisted fishindude and they found the buck after some long tracking. just get out there and keep looking hope isnt lost yet.Comment
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Head up and back arched usually= shot too far back. Don't give up. Practice, practice, and when you think you're ready practice some more. Be selective in your shots.Comment
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Worst thing you can do is give up!! go find that buck! Try everything. then practice practice practice, even during the season.Comment
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Don't quit. Keep your head up. Don't let this get to you. Get a dog out there ASAP. Youll find him.Comment
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Originally posted by Montec man View Post
Take that comment to heart. Montec Man is right on with this post.Comment
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as soon as I posted this I felt like an even bigger dumbarse. I dont mean to be negative, I'm just upset about losing this deer. I practice 3 to 4 times a week but it's alot different when that deer walks out in front of you. thanks for putting up with me gs.Comment
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I agree it's totally different when it's a live deer, especially a buck. That's when your muscle memory has to take over. If you weren't upset about the unsuccessful recovery, you wouldn't be a true hunter. Just stay after it!Comment
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Also make sure to practice with your broadheads. If your bow isn't tuned right or if you are torquing the bow your broadheads will not fly where your field points do.Originally posted by Montec man View PostComment
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Ok. Quit and give all equipment to me.
Just kidding. Your a good shot. Things just happenComment
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get away from those long shots. Had that deer been standing at 15 yards it would most likely be in your truck right nowComment
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