Not understanding the dilemma.....

I shot this doe, interestingly enough (to the point of the thread)....at 5:33PM, Monday night. temps were in the high 70's. Drag would be 1/2 mi....with no ATV access.





At 7:20.....more does come in. At 7:30....I shot this doe, hitting her a tad back. I never looked for my arrow....and retrieved my downed doe (who went down in sight....not going more than 40yds) and exited as quietly as I could.




Temps dipped, Monday night, into the low 50's. From past experience....I knew she'd be OK if I could retrieve her quickly, Tuesday morning. I took my son to school....and went on the search. I found her in less than 10 minutes......drug her out......butchered her....and got her on ice.

I don't think people realize how long meat will be GOOD in 50's temps. I think too many times people use this as a crutch to take up a trail too soon. It's not necessary. I've proven it more than once.

You have no dilemma. Shoot. Drag. Butcher. Take photos.