Very sound advice Rob. If only patience was every hunter's virture. If your unsure about the shot, give it time. Just lose your first deer and you'll be wish'n you followed that advice word for word. If the deer is dead in 2hrs, he'll still be dead 4-6 hours later. So stay calm and be patient.
How about a shoulder hit? Im letting him lay over night i stuck him he mule kicked ran 25yds bedded down got up walked to the tree row and couldnt see him no more whats my chances of finding in the morning I have been freaking out the whole night about not being able to find him 66#draw 2blade rage he has a 2" hole in him
Last edited by pearsontx4; 10-14-2011 at 08:33 PM.
I carry an older arrow in my quiver that I use as a "marking arrrow" to point the place where the deer was hit. Makes it easier to start tracking because the woods look different once you climb down.
First thing I do is calm down and replay the shot in my mind paying attention to shot placement and direction the game went. Second I move to the shot spot to look for any initial blood in order to determine vital or vitals hit and determine a time to wait before tracking. I have had great success with this method and it has left me with no spoiled meat or coyote torn animals. Also I would appreciate any and all comments or views at my channel.
