A twig snaps! Then, steps in the leaves! I turn my head to the left and catch movement; a huge rack is coming straight toward me in the thicket. I quickly stand up, grab my bow off its hook, clip my release to the string, turn and draw, all in one continuous motion. By now, the buck is at 8 yards, and he turns to his right to go behind me. I frantically move my pin out in front of him but have no openings for a shot. Then, he stops. I move my pin back to him, and there is a 4-inch opening in front of the shoulder, and I have a good angle. I settle the pin low in the opening, so the arrow has clearance, and I…