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Old 10-22-2007, 02:49 PM
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DaveH
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Default RE: Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....

You did the right thing. I shot a crippled doe several years ago and then set out to take another crippled doe that lived in another area I hunted. I saw her frequently, but never was able to get a shot. Even though one rear leg didn't work for her, she was dominant and I even watched her "spar" with a decent buck! I was already prepared to take a young buck this year that was crippled. I had the same thoughts you did and decided to take it anyway if a shot was presented. I never got a clear shot and I didn't want to take a marginal shot - esp on a deer that's got enough problems.
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