I've been sitting over a salt lick for 4 days, morning and evening. I've seen a lot of does, and a several small bucks, but nothing within range. Finally a decent 6 point walks right out of the woods and comes directly towards me, stops at the salt lick 15 yards away and turn broadside. He put his head down and I started to draw back, midway through my draw, he picks up his head and stares directly at me. I stopped mid draw and stayed as still as I could. Finally I couldn't hold the weight (I hadn't reached the let off point yet) and so I slowly let down the draw, as I did the deer bolted and ran into the woods.
This is all I have been able to think about since it happened. Should I have continued to draw back when the deer looked up at me? How do yall draw back so as not to spook the deer? Is this just an inevitable part of hunting, and if so how do I minimize spooking deer with my movement?
I'm still looking for my first bow kill and appreciate any and all advice.
