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I'M WAITING...........................WELL............ .............

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GOOD LUCK WITH HER

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Good luck with the search GMMAT. Been reading up on the other posts and truly hope things work out this go 'round. Aren't you up in PA? Hell, if you are (and i could be WAYYYY off) and it wasn't too far.. I'd be more than willing to help a fellow HN'er search for a downed deer.

Keep us posted.

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Hammy, way off bro, he's in NC...lol

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Very nice thought though, Hammy... I'm sure most of us feel that way towards any HNI'er. Very nice to say though.

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HAHAHAHA! Well the fact that you two talk on the phone a lot threw me for a loop. Thats what I get for taking a guess... I wouldn't make it far on Jeopardy!

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And the verdict is....?

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*fingers crossed* I am guessing did a half circle around him.

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2:24 and I'm back home without my doe.

We found a spray of blood at the POI. We found a few drops on either side of the trail I thought she took.....then nothing. We picked her trail up about 40 yds away......when she got to an old logging road. We found 2 drops, there. She had three choices from there......and I can't tell which way she went. If she sent straight.....she'd have had to go through a fence crossing. No blood at the crossing. If she went left....she'd be going uphill towards a horse pasture. if she went down hill......she'd be heading back "home". I've been out there for almost 5 hours......4 of those with my Labrador retriever. I had to get her home...she was parched....and I'm exhausted. i was up at 5:00 this morning (Tues) in Richmond, VA. I'm going to sleep for three hours and go back.

I can not for the life of me understand the lack of blood. I have shot Muzzy's for the best part of a year.....and to be honest....the blood trail's never been great. I'm sorry....just thinking out loud. I'll report back in the morning.

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Hopefully a little better luck with some sunlight. :)

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Pal get some sleep and recharge those batteries and get after her.

What diameter cut do those muzzys do?
I use wasp's with a cut diameter of 1 3/4". It seems a lot of broadheads have smaller cut diameter. I believe the rage 2 blade has 2" cut diameter.
Just something to check into at a later time dont want you to lose your focus on this doe right now.

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Get some rest and good luck tomorrow hope you get her in the morning.Its always good to have fresh eyes when your looking for specs of blood.

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Good luck finding her Jeff! Shes bound to be dead, just gotta find her.

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Good luck in the Morning..Sounds like a 1 lung hit.

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Oh boy.......Uhhhhhhhhh...........I'm trying to think of something to say, and I just don't have the words. Best of luck in your search....

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So much for all the “expert” advice. Sorry Jeff, I don’t know what to say. Hopefully once it’s daylight, the recovery will come shortly there after. Good luck. You certainly need a positive event right now. Wishing you the best.

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Hang in there buddy. I know its extremely frustrating. Good Luck this morning, we are pulling for ya.

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Wow talk about some crazy luck.Jeff i wish you the best of luck finding her. I also wish you the best of luck on the next shots you take.
Season still early.

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Boy o Boy.....Keep us posted. I hope you find her.

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Did you get to check out your arrow better? What story did it tell?

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Hey Jeff,

Like Mobo, I am at a loss.... just know I am praying that you find her, AND that you keep you chin up .... your in my thoughts, Friend.

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Lotta love for you guys. I'm humbled at your support.

God let me find her at 8:20. Work to do, now.....I'll post a photo, soon.

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Congrats Bud!!! Looking forward to the pics!!!!:)

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Thanks for the call Jeff on the SUCCESS, I finally fell asleep just after 2 am. Been thinking about this. That is some GREAT NEWS.

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Jeff,

Great news. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

Way to stay the coarse.

Good luck the rest of the season.

Brian

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Thats great news..How far did she go?

Way to get the monkey off your back!

Anxious for the Autopsy Results!

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Awesome job!!! We're all happy for you!!

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*HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF*


Persistance pays off yet again. Nicely done sir. Nicely done.

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Great Googlie Mooglie:D

We need to know

1 Lung
How far

When you catch your breath.

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That's awesome to hear that you found her. GREAT JOB! Can't wait to see pics:D;)

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Whats the old saying? (NEVER GIVE UP)! Way to go jeff.

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We're rooting for you....
If it were me, I would first search the low route back home. I think they like to go downhill and, of course, towards the water, if there is any.
Good luck.

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Ya ,might want to read the rest of the thread;)

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GOOD JOB JEFF !!!!!!! CONGRATS !!!!!!!!

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Guess I missed the party last night! Way to go Jeff, glad you found her. Hard to believe she got that far on you. As for broadheads...two words...Slick Trick!

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Way to go, live and learn bud

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Had me worried!
Congratulations!!!

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I too missed the party last night, but jeff, great work on the doe and with the persistance to keep tracking it. Cant wait to see the pictures.

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i need all the luck i have or i would give you some but i hope you get her

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I'm going to tryto post a photo.....but I might have to e-mail Rob and send it to him. I just got a new computer....and they lost my photo editing software.

She went towards "home".....to the right.....down hill.....and more right.....and more right. I was desparate to be looking where I did.

I have to go to worlk.....and I HAD to get that meat on ice. I didn't field dress the deer.....but I know my shot was still in the vitals....and as advertised. I'm proud of the shot. I can't explain the lack of a blood trail. I may look into another broadhead (but let's not discuss that, now....I'm too elated). She likely went 160-200yds. It was a hike from where I shot her.

Thanks AGAIN!!......to ALL who wished me well. GREAT, GREAT guys.......