would you have taken the shot?

I would not have been able to get any closer as he was watching me before I started looking at him. I would also have to hike down to the bottom of the canyon and then back up his side and both sides being nearly vertical. Buzz cook your idea is great, had I only brought my 22LR with magical feary dust bullets I would have been set.
 
You made the right call.
I have a rep in our camp as being a conservative shooter, maybe even a little too conservative. I may not have as many deer as them, but I'm the only one who has never lost an animal. I take pride in that.
 
Looking down at him an hour before dark? Not a chance. Good Call KD There'll be other times and you might see him again.
 
I'd have to agree, definitely the right call. That's just way too far, that kind of shot on an animal takes a lot of practice at the range. At 1000 yards any little mistake makes a big difference, plus it was getting dark. Sometimes tags go empty, but that's better than gut-shooting them or hobbling one in the knee. It happens every year, people hit animals badly by taking lousy shots. Besides, my guess is that you know where to find him next year.
 
Great call. Was not worth the risk of a bad shot. You will have another chance at him or one bigger than that in the future.
 
I have been teaching my son ethical hunting as I was taught by my Dad. I have told him if there is any doubt about any part of taking a shot dont take it. He has followed my advice well and hasn't taken any marginal shots, letting many deer walk in the process. Needless to say I am very proud of him and you should be proud of yourself. You made a wise choice.
 
Trashcan lids don't move, animals often do.

Even if you can make a perfect shot at that range each and every attempt there's enough time between the trigger pull and the impact for the animal to move and turn your perfect shot into a gut shot.

You made the right decision.
 
I hunt with a 300WM and have for close to 40 years. I reload and have a load that is matched to my rilfe. At that distance, pass was a good call. At 500, I might have been tempted providing all the conditions were right.
 
You said on the side of a mountain before dark. I watched people shoot deer in the woods during the middle of the day and have a hard time finding where the deer was standing when shot. Unless there is someone with you to stand and direct you to where the deer was standing when shot, it can be difficult to pick up a trail. You did the right thing in my opinion.
 
Good choice to not fire imho, but now you know where to go next season.

I think that you should make a date in your 2011 calendar and start practicing walking down hills with quarters on your back...

good luck.
 
First, good one you for having the knowledge and skill to do it!

Second, I will say that if you had taken it, good one you for the efffort and pushing yourself, if you made a vital hit.

Third, I will say that your call was the right Moral, IMHO, decision.
 
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