A First With My Sika Hunting

Stags are on the move now and I had one exciting morning. First light had a small 6 pt stag come through at 25 yards. With the knowledge that there are better animals in the area and a good look through my 10 x 42s, I decided to give him a pass. At 8:22 a m I heard a bugle about 100 yards out, I responded with some vocalizations and got ready. At 8:30 splish splish at 30 yards... another smaller 6 pointer (10" beams with small tops and 2" hooks). The dude on my shoulder said "shoot, shoot, kill him"; but my mind thought of bigger stags. Resisting the urge I passed this stag as well. This is a first for me ... two passes on 6 pointers in one morning ... call me crazy or post a "KICK ME" sign on my back. They should both be great stags next year.