Learned alot this evening..

[UrbanHunter33]

Well, I am in Indiana. I got a chance to bow hunt 30 or so private acres up here and tonight saw 4 bucks and 6 does and big ole yote. I passed on the three smaller bucks, but right at dark nice 8 pt came in. I think he was about a 110 class. Perfectly symmetrical. I drew on him and my arrow came out of the rest, and in attempt to correct it I hit the release and shot prematurely into the ground. The deer didn't spook too bad and still presented a 35 yard shot over a small creek. I knocked my second arrow () and drew my bow. I could not see through my peep sight too well but released the arrow and thought I had hit it a little far back. After climbing down I discovered that I had shot under the deer completely. A clean miss. Oh well. Saw alot of deer. But, man, you guys weren't kidding about bow hunting being extremely frustrating.

[lungbuster123]

I did the same thing on a big ole doe this morning (the second part about shooting right under him)

[bowtechrulez]

me as well except i had 5yd shot n she jumped the line

[BOFF]

Originally Posted by UrbanHunter33

Well, I am in Indiana. I got a chance to bow hunt 30 or so private acres up here and tonight saw 4 bucks and 6 does and big ole yote. I passed on the three smaller bucks, but right at dark nice 8 pt came in. I think he was about a 110 class. Perfectly symmetrical. I drew on him and my arrow came out of the rest, and in attempt to correct it I hit the release and shot prematurely into the ground. The deer didn't spook too bad and still presented a 35 yard shot over a small creek. I knocked my second arrow () and drew my bow. I could not see through my peep sight too well but released the arrow and thought I had hit it a little far back. After climbing down I discovered that I had shot under the deer completely. A clean miss. Oh well. Saw alot of deer. But, man, you guys weren't kidding about bow hunting being extremely frustrating.

So, you couldn't see your sights well, but still took a shot????

I hope next time you'll have enough discipline, and respect for the animals you hunt to prevent this from happening.

You may have written the actual experience poorly, and it didn't happen this way, but it puts a bad image (to me) of/on your ethics, which in turn, can reflect poorly on all hunters.

Not trying to start arguments or make any judgements, as we, as hunters need to stick together, but also hold each other accountable for his/her actions.

God Bless,
David B.

[dwills]

Originally Posted by BOFF

So, you couldn't see your sights well, but still took a shot????

I hope next time you'll have enough discipline, and respect for the animals you hunt to prevent this from happening.

You may have written the actual experience poorly, and it didn't happen this way, but it puts a bad image (to me) of/on your ethics, which in turn, can reflect poorly on all hunters.

Not trying to start arguments or make any judgements, as we, as hunters need to stick together, but also hold each other accountable for his/her actions.

God Bless,
David B.

Come on man, cut the guy a break. We've all done things in the heat of the moment that we shouldn't have done in the woods. With that said, i don't feel like any of us are in a position to condemn others for their decisions, unless it is illegal. This is becoming a major problem on this forum, causing many people to steer clear of posting things. As outdoorsmen, we should be supporting each other and offering advice, not ridiculing and badmouthing. I just hate to see instances like this, where someone becomes afraid to post something, fearing that they may be comdemned or made fun of. The whole purpose of the forum is to obtain advice and share memories.

[Huntin Nole]

In a way, that's the best lesson you could have learned. I respectfully agree with the part of the post above about discipline. No one should take a shot they aren't 100% sure they can make. There is nothing worse than making a bad hit on a deer with a bow IMO. Not saying I haven't done it in earlier years too, but I strive have the discipline not to do it anymore.

[lungbuster123]

Good job yall way to encourage a young hunter

[bluemarlin]

Originally Posted by lungbuster123

Good job yall way to encourage a young hunter

I agree.
I hope some of these comments are because they forgot their younger years hunting...
UrbanHunter... I still fight myself to stay cool before a shot... What has helped me in the stand is saying/reminding myself to relax, wait for my shot, and know how far the shot is.
Good luck with the rest of your season.

[Pneumothorax]

UrbanHunter33, You yourself said you learned a lot. What did you learn?

[BOFF]

Originally Posted by dwills

Come on man, cut the guy a break. We've all done things in the heat of the moment that we shouldn't have done in the woods. With that said, i don't feel like any of us are in a position to condemn others for their decisions, unless it is illegal. This is becoming a major problem on this forum, causing many people to steer clear of posting things. As outdoorsmen, we should be supporting each other and offering advice, not ridiculing and badmouthing. I just hate to see instances like this, where someone becomes afraid to post something, fearing that they may be condemned or made fun of. The whole purpose of the forum is to obtain advice and share memories.

I didn't post to start an argument, but don't put words in my post.

I didn't condemn him. I offered my opinion of how his wording :

"I could not see through my peep sight too well but released the arrow and thought I had hit it a little far back."

reads to me, and how it could be read to others.

I didn't bad mouth him, and even wrote, his wording may not reflect what actually happened, and I wasn't attempting to judge him.


As far as being outdoorsmen, and supporting each other and offering advice, I believe my words of :

"we, as hunters need to stick together, but also hold each other accountable for his/her actions. "

follow your thoughts.

So.............................


I should post that his shooting without being able to see through his sight was ok? As a fellow hunter, I shouldn't keep others accountable?

Yes,

I've made many mistakes in the past, and still make mistakes.

I honestly don't see my post as condemning, definitely not making fun of him, and not badmouthing him. If my post DOES, cause him to think about his shot next time then maybe it was a success.

I don't wish anyone to be swayed from hunting, or cause any ill feelings, but challenge each of us to be aware of how our image as outdoorsmen can be seen. I believe hunting is our right, but also believe that right can be taken away as well.

If the Moderators feel my post is out of line, I'll be happy to delete it, or have them delete it.

God Bless,
David B.

[BPR]

Originally Posted by dwills

Come on man, cut the guy a break. We've all done things in the heat of the moment that we shouldn't have done in the woods. With that said, i don't feel like any of us are in a position to condemn others for their decisions, unless it is illegal. This is becoming a major problem on this forum, causing many people to steer clear of posting things. As outdoorsmen, we should be supporting each other and offering advice, not ridiculing and badmouthing. I just hate to see instances like this, where someone becomes afraid to post something, fearing that they may be comdemned or made fun of. The whole purpose of the forum is to obtain advice and share memories.

And you've only been here since February. Its amazing how this forum has changed from 2 years ago when I joined. And there are many people who have been here a lot longer than me that talk about how different it was 4 or 5 years ago. Kind of funny to read some of the old threads.

It seems like in almost every thread, someone has to point out something that was wrong. I guess it is to be expected when the forum gets so big.

As for the original post, glad to hear that you had such an exciting hunt and I'm glad you were able to learn with a clean miss, rather than having to worry about a wounded deer. This is only my second year, so i'm fairly new to this bowhunting thing myself, but you can go to a bigger peep to get better last light vision, but that means that you will be less accurate.

There are also some sights that are better than others as far as being able to see the pins. And some sights have lights available to help with low light conditions. Both of these assume that you can see your target fine. Otherwise they are pointless.

[UrbanHunter33]

Thanks guys. And BOFF, I understand where you are coming from. I did learn alot through this and will definitely be more sure of my future shots. I took a shot this morning and was 100% sure of it. My arrow hit a small branch that I did not see and had another clean miss. I feel like I worded my post a little badly, truthfully, it was not a 100% sure shot the first time, but buck fever contributed to my inaccuracy greatly. I am brand new to bow hunting and couldn't be happier with what I am learning. I thank God that both of these were clean misses and that I didn't wound either animal.
As for my ethics, I feel fine about them and I do not think they are off centered. I have learned to be more careful about shot selection and distance discernment when shooting.

Thanks guys for the input and BOFF I do not hold anything against you and thank you for the advice!

I am still hopeful of harvesting a nice buck. God bless to all of you and happy hunting!

[BOFF]

Originally Posted by UrbanHunter33

Thanks guys. And BOFF, I understand where you are coming from. I did learn alot through this and will definitely be more sure of my future shots. I took a shot this morning and was 100% sure of it. My arrow hit a small branch that I did not see and had another clean miss. I feel like I worded my post a little badly, truthfully, it was not a 100% sure shot the first time, but buck fever contributed to my inaccuracy greatly. I am brand new to bow hunting and couldn't be happier with what I am learning. I thank God that both of these were clean misses and that I didn't wound either animal.
As for my ethics, I feel fine about them and I do not think they are off centered. I have learned to be more careful about shot selection and distance discernment when shooting.

Thanks guys for the input and BOFF I do not hold anything against you and thank you for the advice!

I am still hopeful of harvesting a nice buck. God bless to all of you and happy hunting!

Good to read, and glad to know you didn't take my post the wrong way.

Happy hunting to you as well.
It may be your next hunt when that buck appears. Looking forward in seeing the pics!!!



God Bless,
David B.