Great story Alleyyooper! I'm always amazed at what damage a deer can sustain and still make tracks.

As for not remembering leaving the stand, I have a buddywho was a ground standbowhunter. The very first time he hunted from a tree stand he shot a little fork horn that almost dropped in it's tracks. The guy was so excited he forgot he was seven feet in the air and took that first step toward the downed deer. Survived with nothing more than a few scratches.