Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

This morning i shot my first deer with a bow, but i shot it far back kinda in the hip area...we saw blood, my arrow is still in the deer, and were going to let it set till tomorrow morning, has anyone else had a shot like that? what happened, did it die? i'm real nervous cuz i don't want a deer running around with my arrow stuck in it.

RE: Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

It depends on how far back you hit it, if you hit the intestines, stomach etc. it is probably going to die. If you hit it in the actual leg the only real chance you have is if you hit the artery running in the hip, i think it is the femoral artery, I'm not sure though.

RE: Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

Yes its happened to me better wait at least 12 hours and then go look. If its gut shot it should die, but a muscle hit is questionable.
Good luck on your search!!

RE: Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

good luck finding it. remember while searching it might take you more that 6 hours to find it so dont give up

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RE: Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

if you know someone with a good dog,deffiently go get it.if not take your time and walk very slow and carefuly,so as not to disturb the trail.if it is hit in the back of the leg or ham the chance is good.

Good Luck On Finding It.

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remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.

RE: Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

what was the angle? where was it sticking out? hope you get it.

RE: Just shot my first deer with a bow!
 

Good job on waiting for it to die. Give it time. As far as the dog goes if its a dog for tracking thats one thing but dont take your house pet out :)


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