SaskSniper

ManI feel your pain, trust me. First off during archery mule deer in September this year it was near last night and I had a smaller buck come in to my blind probably about 30 yards away. To stop him we had to grunt so he was looking right at us when I shot. At the shot he jumped the string and I heard the hit. The buck took off out of sight. We went to look for blood and nothing. Found my arrow and it was coated in blood and it wasnt a gut shot. We left him that night, came back the next day, couldnt find any blood, did a grid search and nothin. I think when he jumped the string I went in "no mans land" above the lungs and below the spine. I felt just sick, I hate that feeling but it is part of hunting. Then a couple weeks ago I thought I would make the bow my priority and leave the rifle behind. My uncle had been getting pics of a big bodied 4x4 that we figured would score in the low 140's. So I sat there a couple nights with plenty of smaller bucks comin in but I was holding out for the bigger guy. The one night he can past quick chasing a doe but never stopped for a shot. Then the last night of my hunt there he came. Right infront of me, 25 yards broadside looking the other way. I was so excited and my heart was going to blow out of my chest. I drew back and quickly let an arrow fly. I went from a high to a low as I saw my arrow hit high above the lungs. The buck took off and we backed out till morning. I knew exactly what I did, I was so excited I rushed the shot. Initially I thought I may have hit the top of the lungs but we came back the next morning, no blood. Found my arrow about 150 yards from where I hit him and after that, still no blood. Once again I hit him in that "no man's land." A few days after I shot him my uncle once again had trail cam pictures of him and he was lookin fine. A couple days ago my uncle sent me an email, my cousin had shot my buck with the rifle. He grossed 137 and they found the entry hole of my arrow about 4 inches from the top of his back. Talk about being on a low. 2010 hasnt been a great archery year for me hitting two bucks and not getting either. My confidence level isnt too great right now but I know ill bring it back up. Im still pretty new to archery and this year has definitely been a learning experience for myself. I cant wait to come back next year with a vengence! So ya I know how you feel man, the bucks I shot werent as big as yours but the feeling is still there. Best of luck to you in the future!

good luck man! that's always a great sight on a trail cam pic! I was getting a good lookin mulie on my trail cam but when we went to check it this week we found the place over run with cattle and no more pics of any mulies so new battle plan I guess

I know I used to think the same thing about Bear bows but I think they have stepped up their game in the last few years. A few weeks ago I shot a Bear Attack and can definitely say I was impressed. What I would suggest is go on the internet and check out reviews. I do this a lot before I buy anything. More importantly though I would say go to a local shop and shoot one. Like I said the Attack was nice and they just brought out their 2011 models and the Carnage looks pretty nice. I know from the reviews I read the Attack surprised a lot of people and they thought it was one of the better bows of 2010. Like ChrisSeb53 said, don't buy it because your buddy likes it. You gotta find something that fits you right and that you enjoy shooting. Dont want to have something that everytime you take it out you feel some regret. Many of us have different things we look for. Some guys love speed, other guys like a smooth draw and no vibration, etc. Although now a days most bows are doing this pretty good. So best of luck to ya!

Hey guys, here are some trail cam pics of the mulie buck I have been after with my bow. He isn't a monster by any means but I would definitely be happy with him as an archery kill. Ive sat in my blind a few times now but he hasnt showed. Just some of his smaller friends. These are some of the better pics ive got of him. I just got a new Bushnell Bone Collector Trophy cam and will post any good pics I get of him. Hopefully I'll have field pics after Monday mornin lol.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend my girlfriend and I went to the zoo as I wanted to get some pics. Only problem is, the zoo closed at 4 and we got there at 3:30 so I ran around and caught some quick pics. For all these pics I was shooting through fences so they might not be as clear as they could have been. I am hoping to go back when I have more time to take some nice shots and get more of the animals they have there. I would prefer to see all these guys in the wild lol. A gorgeous eagle Cougar loungin during a beautiful fall afternoon A nice sheep A closeup of a lioness Close up of the eagle A different sheep. Last time we were there we just finished looking at him and he rammed into this pole. My girlfriend playing around with some little goats I like how this guy uses his horn as a kickstand as he sleeps lol Pronghorn antelope grazing Fat little gopher. Couldn't believe how big they were. I couldn't help but think but big targets they would make for a .22 lol

I just shot the Bear Attack a few days ago and I was very impressed. It was really quiet, didnt feel barely any vibration, nice and smooth to draw back and it was fast. If I didnt know the Carnage was coming out I would probably pick up the Attack. Also it would be even better all set up. But Im going to see what the Carnage is like here first

Hey guys, not sure if this has been posted already or not but Bear is releasing their new bow October 4th. It's called....Carnage. I shot the Attack last night and was very impressed. I will wait to try the Carnage though as I heard it has a roller guard now and of course it is supposed to be faster, quieter, less vibration haha. So we shall see but I am interested. http://www.bearcarnagebow.com/

thanks dave, im shooting a Canon T1i Rebel and as for lenses, my short lens is just the 18-55mm that came with the camera and then I got a Sigma 150-500mm for the long ones

Hey guys, I just got an DSLR camera about 2 months ago and have been taking some shots ever since. It's been a lot of fun and have also gotten a bigger lens to reach out there a bit more for some of those skittish wildlife. Im going mule deer hunting in about 2 weeks and hoping I can get some good shots there. Hope you guys enjoy the pics. I'm still learning so don't cut me down too much haha.

Thanks PA, ya I was wrong, it's not hd video. I was thinking of getting an hd camcorder but from what I've read it is too much of a pain. You need a massive computer just to be able to make it run smoothly and editting it is pretty hard because there arent a lot of programs that are made for hd cams yet.

haha yep he shot behind him. he was pretty crushed. oh well redemption will be sweet. actually where we were hunting in the vid, I just heard that the farmer is having problems with yotes again since it is calving season. might have to go down again lol

prairie predator, actually it isnt hd. my bad. I want to get a camera here and will go with an hd. should take some nice footage for editting.