silent death Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) Went out this morning got up in my stand Heard grunting on top of the ridge . tried calling with my estrous can no luck after a hour listening to him him grunting i said screw it and the stalk was on...i start walking up the 4 wheeler trail and stop every 5 ft well the 3rd time i stop i see the buck walking next to me up the hill. My bow has a hha sight that goes from 10yards to 70yards.. i have it set on 40 when this is happening . so after i see him i duck down and hit my estrous can and this is where things go wrong. this buck makes a bline right for me gave me a 22 yard shot . I pull back pick a spot and let the arrow fly. yeah it did just that about 6 inches over his back...i never moved my site to compensate for the yardage i should have put it on 25 yds... i know better ... but hey its hunting id wrather have a clean miss than a bad hit...man it Was fun though..just mad at myself right now Edited November 6, 2013 by hung4wheeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss315er Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) Balls! Still, exciting action. Edited November 6, 2013 by Hoss315er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Only Indians can do it that way........they shoot instinctively! lol (but true) You gave it a good try, sheet happens.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim335 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hope you don't have a dog, you'd be kicking it! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Bet it got the 'ole heart thumping though!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterhill55 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I think we have all been there ! But sounds like you got your heart pumping and legs shaking way cool. That's why we hunt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Cool story! Better remember to adjust the sight next time! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132 eight pointer Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Better luck next time, I wish I was hunting today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azhuntress Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I did the same thing a few years ago but I shot under not over. A beautiful buck was headed my way right down the trail. Should have been an easy 20 yard shot but before he got to me he turned and went down another trail. He was probably 35 yards when (not thinking) I put the pin in the center of his chest and let the arrow fly. I had a clean arrow (no blood or fat) but did give him a slight haircut. I sure was mad at myself that day. Although another time I WAS thinking clearly and shot at a buck with my pin set at 20 when it was actually over 40 yards. I didn't have time to set my sight so I just held the pin about 3 inches above his back and let the arrow fly. I made a beautiful shot right through his heart and he died within eyesight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Welcome to the club ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeBugg Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Welcome to the club !X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappyice Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I think we have all been there ! But sounds like you got your heart pumping and legs shaking way cool. That's why we hunt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hell I haven't been there...but I wish I was!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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