phenixfalconer on Nostr: Oh the joy and disappointment. Beautiful cold morning. I saw my first cruising buck. ...

Oh the joy and disappointment. Beautiful cold morning. I saw my first cruising buck. At least 8 points. He was going around me heading north into the wind but didn't scent me. I gave a soft grunt on my call and he turned around came right in. I shot at 20 yards but completely missed. Low I think. I honestly don't know how. I know deer instinctively drop a bit when you shoot. But this should've help me, as I tend aim lower. Anyway, he jumped a little outta sight and stood there confused. Not sure what happened and eventually walked off. I waited about 40 mins and went to check my arrow. Stuck about 8 inches in the ground. No blood, fat, hair or anything at the site. I scoured the area to make sure but it looks like a complete miss. Which is way better than a wounded deer. I got home and check my aim with several target shots on the bow. All good. Stay tuned. My luck is going change.
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