Hey buddy, at least you're seeing deer and having the opportunities to shoot!! Wish I could say that! I can honestly count on one hand the number of deer I've seen in the woods in the past 4 seasons!! Still green as he'll learning how to hunt public land.
Started bow hunting in 2007. First year and first shot opportunity I shot over her back at 18 yards. Saw all three pins in her vitals and released. HA!
Next year was at full draw on a doe at 15 yards who was starring straight at me! Busted me drawing. I did not shoot!! Wish I would have now. Some say I did the right thing, others not.
2009, first kill at 18 yards, doe. Next year, second kill at 21 yards, doe. I have not killed a deer now in 7 years!
I've had three opportunities to shoot at a deer that I didn't attempt for various reasons. Then I've had probably three more opportunities where I could have shot at or killed a deer but couldn't because of club rules. All small bucks.
Started hunting public land in 2014. IT SUCKS......or either I suck at deer hunting!!! LOL
So stay at it! Hell, I just love being in the woods. Eventually, hopefully, I will get another opportunity.
