I agree, I think people dont take it seriously enough. Im not about to bash someone for losing an animal when I dont know all the circumstances.Ialso understand that know things dont always go perfectly. But I think many people force shots, and dont track properly or for as long as they should.

I believe its a lack of knowledge that causes this. I mean, honestly other than hunter ed classes, how many books and videos are dedicated to teaching proper tracking and shot placement? Hardly any. How often do we post about tracking or shot placement? Not very often, and mostly we only discuss it when someone has wounded one. There isnt enough emphasis put on this vital part of hunting before the fact. Tracking needs to be learned just the same as shooting your bow.

Last year I hit a buck in the shoulder blade as he turned, more than likely onlytaking one lung. I lostthe buck, but I can say I gave it my all to find that deer. 4 days of searching on hands and knees with hydrogen peroxide to tell the difference between blood and berry stains. Grid searched in the pouring rain on the fourth day after the trail was lost through thickets so thick we could only belly crawl. I finally gave up after the fourth day, due to sickness, and the fact if I even found it, it would have to be spoiled.

I really get sick when I hear people say; " I found blood and hair, and I tracked it for _______________ (insert a time less than 12 hrs) and couldnt find the deer...oh well."

"OH WELL" ?

BS! Give it your all!!!!

(this post is not necessarily directed atthe guy who posted this, but towards anyone who gives up so easily)