First two years deer hunting

[indyoshi]

So last year was my first year... I started with a bow and sure enough on the first day I went I had a shot a a really nice ten pointer.... I kept thinking...only 30 feet...only 30 feet... so what did I do? I drew my bow on the 30 yard pin! needless to say I shot right over his back...but he just stood there like captain morgan waiting for another shot... too bad I wasnt able to take it...

then yesterday I am sitting in my tree stand and have a perfect broad side shot at a nice doe only 15 yards away... I was DEFINITELY jittery, but tried keeping my calm. I was in the stand for about an hour and a half when she walked by at 50+ yards and I called her in with a doe bleat "the can"... I guess there is always a lesson to be learned.. I was kind of cold (36 degrees outside) and I sat super still in the stand... so I go to take the shot...and what?!?!? I couldnt draw my bow! my muscles were too cold.. I didnt stretch...and sitting very very still kept me a bit cramped... so thats two so far ive missed on stupidity..

when am I going to catch a break?



question: what calls do you use, and how often do you grunt, bleat, whatever?