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I've hunted for more years than I care to
remember. Am almost fanatical about pre-hunt preparation. Last Sunday, I blew it.
Second day of archery season. Either sex.
I have a good resident herd of deer on my
property and decided to hunt Sunday evening
beginning at around five o'clock.
At three o'clock I begin to gather up my gear. Can't find my favorite release. Look
high and low for over an hour. Finally realize it's a lost cause. I locate a spare
release of a different brand and configuration still new in the wrapper.
Figure I'll use it. Realized I had no experience with it and had to read the instructions to find out how to install a
critical part. My dilemma. Hunt with an
untested release or cancel the hunt.
Chose the latter. Am still kicking myself for
not being prepared for the unforseen.
I know. I could have avoided the problem had
I been prepared to "shoot fingers". Didn't
practice that method during pre-season.
I am embarrassed and irritated.
Can I get absolution? I promise to sin no
more.
[This message has been edited by Sport (edited September 26, 2000).]
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