GoshenGrunter

I used rage three years ago when I had a xbow. The power was too much and they opened in flight. I ended up switching back to a compound three years ago. I love the rage 2 blade. Never lost a deer with it. Change out the o-ring as soon as you get them though. The ones in the package have been there for who-knows-how-long. Just a tip- I carry 3 arrows tipped with rage 2's and 2 tipped with G5 montecs with me. I use the montecs in case i go on a stalk. The rage's arent great for spot-n-stalk. just my .02

I moved my stand to the other side of the bedding area. Seen 11 does in the last two nights not ONE buck. figures! I'm gonna stay on it tho. that many does he will be back any night now!

If he had you pegged, you were done. Come back another day in a new tree and try again. He's in the area for a reason! Maybe next time a snort wheeze, or a bleat depending on the phase of the rut. Tough situation though. Sometimes all you can do Is close your eyes and pray he keeps coming.

I hunt SW Ohio in Clermont county. Not much to speak of this way. I've hunted 10 days this month. See a few dandy's checking scrapes and a 3ptr that will chase anything with a tail. Not sure if they are in lockdown or waiting for the cool weather this week. Either way 80percent of the activvity my way is at night on the cams. Good Luck!

Well, I hunted a ridge top bedding area tonight. first day all year in this tree. about a one acre thick honeysuckle bedding area with rubs all over. About 5:15 I was about to shoot a doe when I saw a giant rack coming through the woods. He was coming at 30 yards to give me a broadside shot. I drew while he was behind some brush and instead of continuing on the trail that would take him broadside, he turned and came straight at me. He got to ten yards and looked right up at me. I was drawn back and couldn't let down. I have practiced a head on heart shot every day before hunting so I was ready for it. I couldn't hold back any longer an knew he would bolt if let down. I put the pin on his chest and let fly. Unfortunately from holding so long i didn't notice my cam was touching my tree stand which kicked off when i shot. I missed by a clean 5 feet. He ran about 20 yards and hung around for a minute before trotting off tail up. He never winded me or anything but I'm pretty sure he saw me. What do I do now? There are other trees to get up in but most are upwind of the bedding area. This was a 190-200" buck. 12 typical frame with kickers and splits everywhere. He couldn't walk through the brush without turning his head sideways. I'm bummed, but i think i didn't blow it too bad. the doe that was around didn't spook at all. she hung around till dark. WHAT NOW!?!?!?!?!? I can't eat, sleep, hardly talk I'm straight sick guys! P.S. He wasn't interested in the doe at all! weak rut out my way so far.