There is something about the wind through pines that seems
to settle me. As I settled into my full draw I couldn’t help but think about
how quiet the woods were. Thirty yard away stood a very nice buck, a buck that
would have looked great on my wall. I say would have because, well he would
have if hadn’t spooked.
I was taking my time settling the shake out of my bow arm. I
saw him simply as one of the foam targets on the range. I settled my pin in the
kill zone. Just as my pin settled I heard a car door slam up at the top of the
canon. My buck raised his head and without any warning quickly dashed down the
woods. He was out of sight before I could even think.
I was sitting there listening to the pines, starring through
my empty peep sight thinking what the hell just happened. I groaned let the bow
down and listened to the sound of the wind in the pines. I sat there waiting
patiently in hopes he’d come back. He didn’t. Of course there is always next time, but it
never fails.
Archery league started last night. I scored a 353. I’m not
sure if that’s good or bad, but considering the last time I shot an animal
round I shot a 260 I’ll consider it improvement. I’m looking forward to the
indoor season. It’s one of the things I enjoy the most league and competition. Reflecting on where I was this time last year
I’d say I’ve made leap and bounds as an archer. But what I am most proud of,
the fact that I actually feel confident as a shooter.
As for the buck, maybe it’s meant to be. But still it’s
really disappointing.
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