Ohiobucks Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Well, Ohio's archery opener was yesterday, I had two doe come in right at first light. The woods were very wet and quiet, so I didn't see them until they were pretty close. The big doe was quartering away, walking down the hill. By the time I got my bow in hand, I was thinking she was about 30 yards, I settled my 30 yard pin low on her and released. The arrow looked good in the air, but the way she reacted, I could tell that I missed. Shot right under her chest. I stepped it off later in the morning and she was closer to 35-37 yards. My Bushnell range finder had a dead battery in it, so I didn't even bring it with me. I guess technology has spoiled me, because I didn't bother to step off any trees prior to the hunt. Needless to say, the rangefinder has a brand new CR2 lithium battery in it now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Needless to say, the rangefinder has a brand new CR2 lithium battery in it now..... And next week, you'll still miss. j/k I know, find a new place to hunt. Seriously, congrats on finding the right spot at least. I was clearly on the wrong end of Roman's woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Well congrats on the miss:D Better luck next time and hope your range finder works next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 And next week, you'll still miss. Nope, won't miss next weekend, because I'll be golfing. Besides, if I miss again, I'll just come up with a different excuse..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nope, won't miss next weekend, because I'll be golfing. Golf! Thought as much. Sheesh. I'm reminded of a conversation we had 2 weeks ago. Went something like Me: "you have any golf tournaments coming up?" You: "hmmmmmmmm, nope, don't think so....." I'll stop hijacking the thread now. Sorry. I have to go paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I did the same thing, Tom! First light can really mess up your perception of distance. I left my rangefinder in my other jacket...Didn't know how to dress in the goofy weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Just went and checked the battery in my range finder .. .. all seems to be good but I'll be picking upa spare or 2 tomarrow .. I don't get to give those whitetails a go until the 3rd. .. Judging those yardages can be so deceptive .. atleast for me it is .. Good luck next time Tom .. :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'll send you some of your good luck back with this post...apparently you left that stuck to the bow you sold me...LOL Better Luck Next Time;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Just went and checked the battery in my range finder .. ..:rockon: LOL! Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Just went and checked the battery in my range finder .. LOL! Me too! LOL, I changed mine a few weeks ago :clown: Man those little CR2 batteries are expensive. I think a 2 pack was around $10 :hammer2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 This is why at all our stands, we have orange flagging to mark off 20 yards and 30 yards...so in the heat of the moment...no guessing! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAarcher Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 After hearing that I'm going to have to pick up a spare as well just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 i definately checked to make sure my rangefinder had good batteries friday night before i went out saturday just for that reason lol ya technology has us all spoiled lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 well sorry you missed....but thanks for the reminder I will be checking and getting a spare battery tomorrow for my range finder :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Been there done that. Get em next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 At least you were not chaseing a wounded deer,Good luck next time and I will be checking my range finder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 At least it was a clean miss and you don't have a wounded doe out there some where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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