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Crookhunter · 11-16-2022, 02:45 PM

Well, after many years deer less, it all came together this morning on public land. I had a monster 10 come and and stop 10 yards from the base of my tree. Settled the pin (steep angle) and watched the arrow sail high over it's back. I've been hunting a long time and this one was tough...silver lining, clean miss, but not sure what happened. Frustrated to no end!

TENRMORE · 11-16-2022, 02:47 PM

Keep Shooting

Mr. Whiskers · 11-16-2022, 02:59 PM

Bend at the waste sir..if not you will shoot high.

rladner · 11-16-2022, 03:00 PM

Get back out there and try again.

Preacher Man · 11-16-2022, 03:02 PM

It happened to me a couple years ago. Then my brother in-law shot it a week later.

Texas452 · 11-16-2022, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Bend at the waste sir..if not you will shoot high.

This.

Jon B · 11-16-2022, 03:06 PM

Bend at the waist. It's gotten me before!

HNT ETX · 11-16-2022, 03:09 PM

yep. spine gotta be parallel with string. also, aim for exit hole on close shots.

BTW.....that miss will sting from now on. Just accept and move on.

175gr7.62 · 11-16-2022, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Bend at the waste sir..if not you will shoot high.

Yep, Yep,Yep

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GarGuy · 11-16-2022, 03:35 PM

Gosh I have done that twice on really close shots. In my case, I drew and then lowered my bow arm down instead if bending at the waist. High shot on an impossible muss.

Landrover · 11-16-2022, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

Gosh I have done that twice on really close shots. In my case, I drew and then lowered my bow arm down instead if bending at the waist. High shot on an impossible muss.

Yep....dropping the bow arm is even more common than not bending at the waist!!!

Been there done that!!!

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7sdad · 11-16-2022, 04:08 PM

I missed a 171 in Kansas last year due to high CRP grass so I feel your pain. Another guy killed him the next day with a crossbow.

Crookhunter · 11-16-2022, 04:24 PM

Spot on, now that the frustration has eased, I do remember moving my shooting arm to target and not bending at the waist. Thanks for the insight and I should of known better, but failed to go through the steps in my head.

Man what a buck though!!

Snowflake Killa · 11-16-2022, 04:28 PM

That's why we do it. I'm hard headed I still do it. Good luck

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Burnadell · 11-16-2022, 04:35 PM

You dummy! That has NEVER happened to any of us!

Big pig · 11-16-2022, 04:36 PM

Did the same many years ago from a too high stand.
Lowered my bow arm !

Good it was a miss. Get him next hunt!

boy wonder · 11-16-2022, 04:39 PM

Keep after him, he may give you a rematch.

tminc · 11-16-2022, 04:50 PM

Feel your pain,know your frustration amigo,get out to your blind asap.The three biggest bucks in my neighborhood were chasing today.

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100%TtId · 11-16-2022, 04:57 PM

When the target is close and directly under your tree at a severe angle, abandon your bowsight and peep sight altogether and just aim by looking directly down the arrow, gunbarrel-style, like you shoot a shotgun.

Calitexembalmer · 11-16-2022, 05:05 PM

I feel your pain. I think we all have done it.

James · 11-16-2022, 05:27 PM

You very rarely hear anyone say they missed low. I’ve learned over the years, aim low. Hang in there, hope you get another shot.

UncleBubba · 11-16-2022, 05:30 PM

Done the same, bottom cam hit my knee because the buck surprised me and couldn't stand. Only thing that made it worse was I had to feel my pain for about a week lol. Be happy for the opportunity!

lanceodom · 11-16-2022, 05:42 PM

I feel your pain. Missed a monster bull elk 4 years ago on a layup shot and it haunts me to this day. get back after him and post pics on here as soon as you get him on the ground.

ShoootLow · 11-16-2022, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleBubba

Done the same, bottom cam hit my knee because the buck surprised me and couldn't stand. Only thing that made it worse was I had to feel my pain for about a week lol. Be happy for the opportunity!

This hurts, I did it once too. Didn’t know what happened until the pain started to register.

Froggy · 11-16-2022, 06:17 PM

Is the public land named after a former President?

If so, there have been a few nice ones killed out there recently.

DedDuk · 11-16-2022, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowflake Killa

That's why we do it. I'm hard headed I still do it. Good luck

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You have to bend at the waist with a rifle too?

BrandonA · 11-16-2022, 06:23 PM

I missed a high 180’/low 190’s typical 12 in Kansas out of a ground blind size had me fooled and thought he was closer than he was. Came in late. Shot right under him. 13 yrs later and still that deer haunts me

Kdog · 11-16-2022, 06:24 PM

I hit high on a very nice P&Y color phase black bear and a 190inch mule deer. Both were non lethal hits. Keep shooting, and keep after it. Learn from your failures, I am still trying to learn from those bad shots. Based on my own experience I think James gave some good advice. You can still get that buck.

Ætheling · 11-16-2022, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Bend at the waste sir..if not you will shoot high.

Or aim for the white of the chest.

Crookhunter · 11-16-2022, 06:37 PM

I hate to say misery loves company. I cherish the chance just to get into the woods so I'm blessed, but dang it if I don't flush it down the toilet.

Hard lesson learned today boys, maybe someone will read this and think, I need to bend at the waist...

JR

bbbuck · 11-16-2022, 07:31 PM

Aim low. Every deer I have missed has been just over their back. Good luck.

BuckSmasher · 11-16-2022, 07:34 PM

Sympathy man. That stinks.

Get back out there! Send us pics when u get him.

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txoutdoorsman24 · 11-16-2022, 07:34 PM

It happens. I missed my biggest last year with a rifle, 165 yard shot and whiffed. Bet I’ve missed half dozen with an arrow

Abcdj · 11-16-2022, 08:19 PM

Make the come back greater than the set back!

Ttechhunter · 11-16-2022, 08:23 PM

You are not alone my friend!

rtp · 11-16-2022, 08:43 PM

Do you practice that shot? It definitely takes some getting used to.

Sorry it happened and I know that image will be burned it your mind forever. I hope you get another chance at him.

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BubRay · 11-16-2022, 08:44 PM

Seen me do it! Sorry man. Know how you feel.

Get back out there and get him.

BBBGP · 11-16-2022, 08:47 PM

I missed a 151" 9point and my brother hauled him in to camp the next weekend. It happens, you just gotta get back out there.

RR 314 · 11-16-2022, 09:16 PM

Should have gone Dusty Rhodes on him and just dropped the bionic elbow on him! I have never missed a deer like that . . . as I am scared of climbing trees. :-).

11-16-2022, 02:45 PM	#1
Crookhunter Ten Point Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Texas and Kansas	Missed the deer of a lifetime Well, after many years deer less, it all came together this morning on public land. I had a monster 10 come and and stop 10 yards from the base of my tree. Settled the pin (steep angle) and watched the arrow sail high over it's back. I've been hunting a long time and this one was tough...silver lining, clean miss, but not sure what happened. Frustrated to no end!

11-16-2022, 06:37 PM	#30
Crookhunter Ten Point Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Texas and Kansas	I hate to say misery loves company. I cherish the chance just to get into the woods so I'm blessed, but dang it if I don't flush it down the toilet. Hard lesson learned today boys, maybe someone will read this and think, I need to bend at the waist... JR Last edited by Crookhunter; 11-16-2022 at 06:58 PM.

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11-16-2022, 02:47 PM	#2
TENRMORE Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lumberton Hunt In: anywhere	Keep Shooting

11-16-2022, 02:59 PM	#3
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Bend at the waste sir..if not you will shoot high.

11-16-2022, 03:00 PM	#4
rladner Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coppell Hunt In: San Saba	Get back out there and try again.

11-16-2022, 03:02 PM	#5
Preacher Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Jasper Co.	It happened to me a couple years ago. Then my brother in-law shot it a week later.

11-16-2022, 03:06 PM	#7
Jon B Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	Bend at the waist. It's gotten me before!

11-16-2022, 03:09 PM	#8
HNT ETX Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Hunt In: Polk County, TX	yep. spine gotta be parallel with string. also, aim for exit hole on close shots. BTW.....that miss will sting from now on. Just accept and move on.

11-16-2022, 03:35 PM	#10
GarGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	Gosh I have done that twice on really close shots. In my case, I drew and then lowered my bow arm down instead if bending at the waist. High shot on an impossible muss.

11-16-2022, 04:08 PM	#12
7sdad Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joshua, Texas	I missed a 171 in Kansas last year due to high CRP grass so I feel your pain. Another guy killed him the next day with a crossbow.

11-16-2022, 04:24 PM	#13
Crookhunter Ten Point Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Texas and Kansas	Spot on, now that the frustration has eased, I do remember moving my shooting arm to target and not bending at the waist. Thanks for the insight and I should of known better, but failed to go through the steps in my head. Man what a buck though!!

11-16-2022, 04:28 PM	#14
Snowflake Killa Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Shepherd Hunt In: East Texas	That's why we do it. I'm hard headed I still do it. Good luck Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

11-16-2022, 04:35 PM	#15
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	You dummy! That has NEVER happened to any of us!

11-16-2022, 04:36 PM	#16
Big pig Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blanket, TX Hunt In: Brown Co.	Did the same many years ago from a too high stand. Lowered my bow arm ! Good it was a miss. Get him next hunt!

11-16-2022, 04:39 PM	#17
boy wonder Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In a tiny home Hunt In: My dreams!	Keep after him, he may give you a rematch.

11-16-2022, 04:50 PM	#18
tminc Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: lake travis Hunt In: burnet county,mexico	Feel your pain,know your frustration amigo,get out to your blind asap.The three biggest bucks in my neighborhood were chasing today. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

11-16-2022, 04:57 PM	#19
100%TtId Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2009	When the target is close and directly under your tree at a severe angle, abandon your bowsight and peep sight altogether and just aim by looking directly down the arrow, gunbarrel-style, like you shoot a shotgun.

11-16-2022, 05:05 PM	#20
Calitexembalmer Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2016	I feel your pain. I think we all have done it.

11-16-2022, 05:27 PM	#21
James Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Everywhere	You very rarely hear anyone say they missed low. I’ve learned over the years, aim low. Hang in there, hope you get another shot.

11-16-2022, 05:30 PM	#22
UncleBubba Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Texas Hunt In: Dickens, Hunt, and Red River Co.	Done the same, bottom cam hit my knee because the buck surprised me and couldn't stand. Only thing that made it worse was I had to feel my pain for about a week lol. Be happy for the opportunity!

11-16-2022, 05:42 PM	#23
lanceodom Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: LaSalle County	I feel your pain. Missed a monster bull elk 4 years ago on a layup shot and it haunts me to this day. get back after him and post pics on here as soon as you get him on the ground.

11-16-2022, 06:17 PM	#25
Froggy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Benbrook, Texas Hunt In: Wise/Montague/Public land	Is the public land named after a former President? If so, there have been a few nice ones killed out there recently.

11-16-2022, 06:23 PM	#27
BrandonA Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Marble Falls/Burnet Hunt In: Mills and Burnet County	I missed a high 180’/low 190’s typical 12 in Kansas out of a ground blind size had me fooled and thought he was closer than he was. Came in late. Shot right under him. 13 yrs later and still that deer haunts me

11-16-2022, 06:24 PM	#28
Kdog Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Garden Ridge, TX Hunt In: Kinney County, TX/Wisconsin/New Mexico	I hit high on a very nice P&Y color phase black bear and a 190inch mule deer. Both were non lethal hits. Keep shooting, and keep after it. Learn from your failures, I am still trying to learn from those bad shots. Based on my own experience I think James gave some good advice. You can still get that buck.

11-16-2022, 07:31 PM	#31
bbbuck Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gunter, Tx Hunt In: Public Land	Aim low. Every deer I have missed has been just over their back. Good luck.

11-16-2022, 07:34 PM	#32
BuckSmasher Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Hunt In: All Over	Sympathy man. That stinks. Get back out there! Send us pics when u get him. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk

11-16-2022, 07:34 PM	#33
txoutdoorsman24 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Boerne Hunt In: Sonora/Sutton County	It happens. I missed my biggest last year with a rifle, 165 yard shot and whiffed. Bet I’ve missed half dozen with an arrow

11-16-2022, 08:19 PM	#34
Abcdj Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: The Can Hunt In: Wilbarger	Make the come back greater than the set back!

11-16-2022, 08:23 PM	#35
Ttechhunter Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Helotes Hunt In: Karnes Co.	You are not alone my friend!

11-16-2022, 08:43 PM	#36
rtp Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fulshear, Texas Hunt In: open range	Do you practice that shot? It definitely takes some getting used to. Sorry it happened and I know that image will be burned it your mind forever. I hope you get another chance at him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-16-2022, 08:44 PM	#37
BubRay Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Albany	Seen me do it! Sorry man. Know how you feel. Get back out there and get him.

11-16-2022, 08:47 PM	#38
BBBGP Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Hunt In: Bee Co.	I missed a 151" 9point and my brother hauled him in to camp the next weekend. It happens, you just gotta get back out there.