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- Sep 6, 2014
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How many of you practice during the season? If you don't, you should. For years, I have always tried to do some sort of practice. I try to shoot a couple arrows before or after work. This year, my schedule prevented that. I also keep a dirt arrow in my quiver. I try to shoot when I get down to make sure my equipment is still on. This year I haven't been doing that either. I should have.. Earlier in the year, I missed a 10pt. 25 yds. I hit a branch so I just chalked that up to that that's part of bowhunting. I didn't shoot my bow to double check.. Fast forward to Sunday. Last day of the season. I grunted in a unusual buck with character. 5 x 3 w/ really weird left side. 20 yds quartering away. Chip shot. Done it 75 times at least. I proceeded to put it thru his backstraps. I'm like ***! He trotted 50 yds and walked away. I was really mad and confused at the same time. I got down. Got My arrow and climbed back. I re shot right where he was standing. 6" high!. I started looking at my bow. My peep had slid. not sure how but it definitely wasn't like that at the beginning of the season. I went home and confirmed it at my target. Rookie mistakes cost me a nice buck. Check your equipment during the season! Shoot your equipment during the season! If there's a problem, you will know and you can fix it. Don't assume your stuff is good. ASSUME. You make an ASS out of of U and ME.