I've missed more deer this year than I have ever missed in my entire hunting career. It was so bad this year that it was just plain embarrassing. By the end of November I was so disgusted with myself. You just have to keep them misses in the back of your head, remember why you missed, and learn from your mistakes. That's what makes a great hunter. For me this year, it was all due to being ill equipped. I need a range finder for bowhuntin, I need a scope on my slug gun, and a shootin stick for my rifle. I will never shoot at a deer off hand ever again. You have to have a rested aim.