The Fall Adventure Continues!

So, I went back out in the blind yesterday, looking for redemption from my mis-shot the other day. Did I get it? I wish I could say yes, but this fall season is not off to a good start. My friend “Tom” was back struttin and scratchin and otherwise having a grand ‘ol time in the corn field with about 20 of his closest friends and neighbors!

He came up quickly to one side of the blind about 20 yards out, but he was down enough of a slope that I did not have a clear shot. He proceeded to head well out of bow range. I ranged him at 95 yards!

I started calling. This time, the whole group started to respond. They came in to 55 yards. Then they decided to head off in another direction. I continued the occasional calls to try to range them closer. I was able to get them within 40 yards. The only problem…they were on the side of my blind with the entrance, nothing to shoot through!

I have to admit, I was very frustrated. I decided that I was going make a shot. I slowly on zip the door to the blind…enough to get the arrow out and still keep myself concealed. I open it as much as I dare. I take another range…I have time…he’s just scratchin and eating.

I get the arrow out, try to maneuver around in the blind to get in position to draw back without hitting anything with my bow string this time. I think I’m ready…I draw back…but I’m not feeling it…something doesn’t feel right. But here goes “Tom,” he’s about to head into the woods and be gone for another day.

So, I decide to take the shot. I watch the arrow cruise by him at the perfect height but about a foot wide. “Tom’s” gone.

I was so frustrated. This is not a great start to this season. I sit back in the chair just staring out of the blind. As I’m just looking around, I notice the beautiful colors on the trees. I start to relax and remember the other benefits related to the hunt. The next thing you know, I looking at the mountain range off in the distance, the beautiful clear blue sky and I’m totally relaxed.

That’s the stuff. I left empty handed, but my soul was full for the day!