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Old 10-12-2002 | 08:34 PM
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trapperDave
 
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From: Charlottesville IN USA
Default RE: how to fin wounded deer

In my opinion(and please dont take this as a slam) you should have spent more time looking for the doe before shooting another deer.I have personally trailed them for nearly a mile before finding them,dont be afraid to get down on hands and knees if you must,there is always some sort of sign left behind,it may be the size of a pin head but it is there.I suggest taking only one person with you to keep from obliterating what sign is there,mark what you find with toilet paper to try to get a line on where its heading. As a last resort start making ever bigger circles from last sign checking all thickets ,blowdowns,draws etc. They like to hide good when they know they are going down,also check earby water holes,sometimes they head for water.Please spend tomorrow (all day if necessary) trying to recover your two deer. Try to get ahold of someone with experience tonight to help. Some states allow the use of dogs for game recovery,check into this.Maybe your local warden can put you in touch with someone with deer trailing dogs.Good luck and be persistant. Might take some peroxide in a spray bottle with you to confirm blood spots(blood will make it fizz.
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