I've been stalking this 12 point for good 3 months now - know all his moves and routes.
Today at 8:00 a bachelor group of 5 went by me at about 40 yards, and then at 8:20 I got lucky and the 12 pointer came about 20 yards from my hiding spot. I drew when he went behind the tree, aimed at the heart, let go and ... the deer drop on its belly! and the arrow goes through his HAIR ON HIS BACK, he jumps sideways, then jets 10-15 yards and stops.
He couldn't have seen me, he wasn't spooked - the only thing I can think of he heard the string and dodged: quick internet search showed that it's called "String Ducking" - and I guess it was his lucky day, and he didn't get this big by being off guard.
Oh, well, taking my little brother in law tomorrow morning - see if he can duck 7mm-08
Today at 8:00 a bachelor group of 5 went by me at about 40 yards, and then at 8:20 I got lucky and the 12 pointer came about 20 yards from my hiding spot. I drew when he went behind the tree, aimed at the heart, let go and ... the deer drop on its belly! and the arrow goes through his HAIR ON HIS BACK, he jumps sideways, then jets 10-15 yards and stops.
He couldn't have seen me, he wasn't spooked - the only thing I can think of he heard the string and dodged: quick internet search showed that it's called "String Ducking" - and I guess it was his lucky day, and he didn't get this big by being off guard.
Oh, well, taking my little brother in law tomorrow morning - see if he can duck 7mm-08