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In 10 minutes I had 4 shots on a pack of does today.
Had a doe at 19 yds. Nailed her within an inch or 2 of where I was aiming. One down!

Then I had 7 more walk in on me. Missed a doe at 6 yards! Steep down angle. Found a small patch of hair, no blood and watched the doe for several minutes. Whiffed.

Then I had another shot at 16yds and missed Left on that one! Deer was facing left slight 1/4 away. Aimed at second to last rib for just behind offside shoulder exit. Saw arrow hit dirt in FRONT of her left front leg!!!! WTH ???

Finally had a small doe standing 11 yds from my tree facing left.
Got a good 1/4 away angle. Aimed at last rib for an opposite shoulder exit. Doe jumped the string and I skipped the arrow off the back/side of her neck! About 10-12" LEFT of where I aimed. She had a small cut but will be fine.

Trying to figure out how I can be dead on, then wiff 3 shots to the LEFT. Bow made a funny noise on 2 of the last 3 shots.

I suspect the front of my jacket was puffing out and getting in the string. If you are right handed and your jacket hits the string, will you pull your shots to the left or right?

Still trying to figure out what went wrong.
 
Shot a bunch this AM and the bow is on. Must have been my jacket in the way or a choke fest.

Oh well. At least I don't have to run my bow over with the bush hog! :D
 
You could have been gripping tightly with your left hand instead of open palm and that will pull your shots to the left. just imo. I dont it few years back now that is the most concious thing in my head when I draw back everytime.
 
Peeking! Lifting your head at the shot. OR dropping the bow arm. Most likely lifting your head. Bad habit. Shoot some in the yard and keep your head in the natural position.
 
Probably a combination of the jacket in the way and peeking.

I was still pumped from just shooting the first doe and likely forgot my preshot checklist.
 

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