Well KF, you and I have somethin in common this year. Last Saturday I went up to a spot to scout quail for the opener next weekend. Saw some tracks last year and I know nobody hunts this spot, so I got a tag this year just in case. Shocked me out of my boots when I saw a buck on a sidehill at about 150-200 yards. He turned and was headed back into the pines he'd just come out of, I figured I'd been made, rushed the shot and missed clean.
So you got some company here. Course, the season is good for a few more weeks, maybe I'll give em a 2nd chance (like I'd be that lucky.......). Hope you had a great time on your hunt, take care my friend, Free....