Not so much a metaphor, but, since deer do not have middle fingers, the only way they can flip you off is to turn their butt at you and stick their tail straight up.

Yes, but if you persist, you will eventually succeed.

At least you shot. Yet another instance the other day where i let em get too close.

Shit Happens! We can't get it right all the time.

... and you had the fortitude to stop and take a picture of the arrow before grabbing it up in frustration. I read somewhere that predators are successful only 1 in 4 attacks. So if creatures like eagles and tigers have that much trouble killing, it should be no surprise that we do to.

Thanks for sharing!

I feel for ya, just remember that the World’s Greatest Archer Cupid 💘 misses every now and then

Yep. Me too. Bummer. Luckily, the deer wasn't hurt as a result of my mental melt down. And I've only been at this 60 plus years. Go figure, but I'm not done yet.

Been there, done that. Step back, take a deep breath and try agian. Only answer I know.