Tony Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 im a Moron i guess.. i get access to hunt a great spot. i have it all to myself and theres evidenace of some large bucks using it this year and fromt he past years. i set up a stand in Oct and shoot a doe from it oct 6th. i then watch from this stand as bucks and does come from the east and south west. i was never worried about the wind, because i had seemed to fool all of the other deer. then this morning happens. a 160 class 10 point is coming right down the old logging road. hes headed my way and at 100 yards out i get my bow ready and keep saying pick a spot, pick a spot. the buck walks to within 60 yards, then he stops right in his tracks and looks right at me. i know whats happened, hes winded me. hes coming from the east and right where that stinking NW wind took my scent he busted me. he turns and at a slow trot goes back the way he came. i was so mad at myself, that i had to sit down and just hang my bow up. i just sat there dumbfounded and cant believe i blew it because of stand placement. i got so irritated, that i got down and pulled that stand and moved it to a proper place. downwind of the trail they use and about 24 yards from it. i hadnt gotten winded at all this season that i could tell. but this morning i found out in a hurry that you can get away with a lot with small bucks and does, but mature bucks are a whole differant game animal. everyone please learn from my stupid mistake. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. Thanks for the story, I know the frustrated feeling, not on a 160" but I know what your feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. Wow that hurts, not all a waist just reminded you about the wind. Take it as a learning leason and put it in your head for the next setup. Maybe a bigger buck will be on his way. Good luck Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. Thanks for telling. It happens wish you the best in the new stand placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. [ QUOTE ] mature bucks are a whole differant game animal. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for that reminder. hopefully he will come back and this time you will be waiting. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] mature bucks are a whole differant game animal. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for that reminder. hopefully he will come back and this time you will be waiting. Good Luck. [/ QUOTE ] during the rut their as dumb as any other male animal, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. I seem to get winded all the time while bowhunting, but never when I have a gun in my hand. Don't know why, I've had deer at the same distances. Oops I may have just jinx myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. That's one of the reasons I spray the tree-bark on my right and left, where I'm sitting with doe in oestrus scent, just in case, and try to be as scent free as possible.. Not even a 31 yrd pin will help you in that situation {jk} Now if that buck was trialing a doe headed your way, he would have came in like a puppy on a leash. All the best with the new spot Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. Wind is a very fickle thing Tony, I got busted so many times in Ohio last week it was pitiful. We live and learn on every season, just don't kick yourself to bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathcoerracin Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. hope you get another chance at that buck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: how can i make such a stupid mistake. I pick which stand I will hunt because of wind direction, not where I want to be. We all learn this lesson sooner or later. good luck to all & God bless the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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