Bry.....I guess I could go to where I disposed of the carcass and do an autopsy......but I was in a serious race against time this morning. I wanted to get the meat on ice....and get to work.....so I didn't gut the deer (butchered her without doing so).

I told Rob....the entrance hole was where I saw it....and it had bubbly red blood even still, this morning. The exit hole was low on the off-side...and had what looked like aged meat in the hole (grey-ish). It was a "bit" further back than "perfect".....but was, by no means, a poor front-to-back hit (I don't "think"). No foul smell on the arrow. None at the recovery scene. She was laying on the off-side....and I could tell here NO blood had been on her entrance wound side. If she was bleeding....she was doing so out of the exit wound (again....I am assuming). I did notice a little blood on the inside of her hind legs. I assumed from spray (minute amount).....though the trail was non-existant.

One thing I haven't mentioned is......I had my son with me looking for the initial hour tracking, last night. While my pride has taken a HUGE hit in the last 11 days.....I can look him straight in the eyes when he gets home from school, today. Thank you, God.

Just got home and this is the first post that i checked! I am glad that you found her. Now you can rest easy at night!!!

Great job man. Same thing happened to me last year except it was an 8pt. Sounded like a gun shot when the arrow hit the deer. I gave him about 3 hours and started the search. Looked for the rest of the day with the blood trail finally stopping. I never saw that deer again. I can only hope that he didnt die and he made it to this year. They are definately amazing animals and I wouldnt doubt it in the least if hes still around. That is definately the opposite end of the spectrum, yours being the best outcome there can be. This story should make all hunters proud.

SteveO....Out

Congratulations on the deer Jeff....I'm glad you found her.

Way to go!

Congrats on your kill and recovery!!!!!!! Way to stick with the tracking and getting back on the horse!

I am glad you got the meat on ice,I too was worried when you said you didn't field dress her.Probably a good move on your part to do what you did.


As far as the hit,it sound like you got 1 lung and liver.

Congrats and way to stay after it.

Pal you did great, enough said in my book about it.

Jeff, good job buddy. Glad to hear you found her. Nice to get that first doe under your belt.

Shane

GREAT JOB!!!!!!! Glad to hear you found her! Theres the start of many more deer this year!!

Glad you found her Jeff. I know it makes you feel much better.