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Post by jjw on Sept 15, 2006 16:58:57 GMT -5
Opener for us Minnesotans is tomorrow. The weather is suppose to be rainy and windy. I am hoping to get something, as I have a sweet spot and high hopes. Wish me luck!
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Post by jjw on Sept 18, 2006 12:07:40 GMT -5
Well I hosed an 11 yard shot at a doe. the shot was from an elevated box stand, and I had to contort around a tree and shoot through a small gap, but one I should have made and missed!  The doe and 2 youngins took me by surprise, I got too excited and rushed the shot. I am going to tell myself that it was only the second day of a very long season and I will have many more opportunities. I am chomping at the bit to get back out there, and planning to play hooky from work this coming Friday to hit some state land. |
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Post by RAF on Sept 18, 2006 12:43:15 GMT -5
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt  . First couple times I went out, and was new to the archery game , I forgot that you tend to shoot high from an elevated spot. Was about 12 - 15 feet above a deer at 30 yds. Used my 30 yds pin and sure enough shot right over it. Did that a couple time before the light came on between my ears  . |
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Post by jjw on Sept 18, 2006 14:35:07 GMT -5
So your saying that I'm not doomed?  I plan to keep trying, but it was a very good opportunity and my hunting buddies will not let me live it down until I come through. Even my buddy that shot his own stand two years back is giving a little crapolie. Thanks for the feedback. |
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Post by herman on Sept 24, 2006 19:53:13 GMT -5
You're not doomed just hang in there.Don't think there is a bow hunter out there that has not missed an easy shot at least once.
Just took my number 36 with a bow friday,22 yd shot through a ceder tree and a big red oak that was very tight,deer dropped at the shot,(first one out of the 36 that didn't run when hit.7point,with 14 in spread,weighed 165 lbs.
Last year missed a doe at 20 yds standing broad sided and wide open. ;D
Have fun and hope you get a big one.
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The doe and 2 youngins took me by surprise, I got too excited and rushed the shot. I am going to tell myself that it was only the second day of a very long season and I will have many more opportunities.
. First couple times I went out, and was new to the archery game 
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I plan to keep trying, but it was a very good opportunity and my hunting buddies will not let me live it down until I come through. Even my buddy that shot his own stand two years back is giving a little crapolie. Thanks for the feedback.