PastorKen
Well-Known Member
I need advice!!!
I was on public land yesterday from dark to dark. at 9:00 am, it was snowing and I wasn't dressed warmly enough (it was more than an hour's hike in and I was afraid of getting too sweaty. I did put on another layer at the tree, but it wasn't enough to keep me from shivering. It was windy too.) I was doing some blind calling and the biggest buck I've ever seen in the woods came to 20 yards and passed by broadside. However, I was not able to pull my bow back. I tried 3 times and just could not get it all the way back!!!! After I warmed up some, I could pull it back, but he was long gone. I don't think he ever knew I was there. So, I may get another chance but I wouldn't count on it. He's big and smart.
SO - What can I do to prevent that in the future? I have a crossbow, but I really want to use my compound because it works better with my tree saddle. Should I lower my poundage and resight before going out again? I'm at about 68pounds now. I can go all the way down to 60 on this bow. What do you guys think?
In other news... Friday evening I had a 130ish buck come to 15 yards broadside of me. I was standing on the ground and could have taken him. But I knew there were big boys where I was hunting.
I was on public land yesterday from dark to dark. at 9:00 am, it was snowing and I wasn't dressed warmly enough (it was more than an hour's hike in and I was afraid of getting too sweaty. I did put on another layer at the tree, but it wasn't enough to keep me from shivering. It was windy too.) I was doing some blind calling and the biggest buck I've ever seen in the woods came to 20 yards and passed by broadside. However, I was not able to pull my bow back. I tried 3 times and just could not get it all the way back!!!! After I warmed up some, I could pull it back, but he was long gone. I don't think he ever knew I was there. So, I may get another chance but I wouldn't count on it. He's big and smart.
SO - What can I do to prevent that in the future? I have a crossbow, but I really want to use my compound because it works better with my tree saddle. Should I lower my poundage and resight before going out again? I'm at about 68pounds now. I can go all the way down to 60 on this bow. What do you guys think?
In other news... Friday evening I had a 130ish buck come to 15 yards broadside of me. I was standing on the ground and could have taken him. But I knew there were big boys where I was hunting.