If you're near on Sunday...I could use your help, maybe
10-31-2008, 05:14 PM
#1
Dominant Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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If you're near on Sunday...I could use your help, maybe
I let a few people know...I arrowed a nice little 8 pointer this morning....and tracked him for a LONG ways through some of the thickest terrain I've ever seen. I arrowed him at 7:30.....and told folks I was going to get on the trail at 1:30. I lied. I got on it at 12:30. I'll post a map of the trail I followed...which was OK blood.....or about average I'd say for the hit i made. 27 yds quartering away. Arrow entered behind the last rib and was buried to the fletch, almost. I can't understand it.
When I shot him....he jumped to the right....and paused. Good blood at the POI.....good blood where he paused. Good blood along the trail, I thought. He traveled a LONG way, though (see map).
The area he came from and retreated to was clear cut a few years ago. It's the nastiest stuff I've eve encountered. I went through a lot of it, today.
I knew I was on the adjacent property....and heard someone firing a ML there tonight. I went over to talk to him....because I had already dreaded calling him and asking him if I could continue my search. He couldn't have been any more understanding....and told me to look through the weekend if I needed to. What a nice guy.
I'll be back out there at first light....and I'll look until I either find him or the landowner's generosity wears out. It's not that he's a monster. I just need to find him.
My request....if you're near and have nothing better to do....I'd appreciate your help, Sunday (or tomorrow if you can on short notice). I know it's hunting season....so hunt if you can, tomorrow. I'll do my best without you. I'd so much appreciate any of you that could help Sunday.....if I'm unsuccessful, tomorrow. Send me a PM ...or if you have my number...drop me a line. Call the house. My cell phone and camera are still in the woods on the blood trail. I'll get them tomorrow.
I know this isn't exactly board protocol....but I don't mind asking for help when I need it.
Red dot is where I was sitting. White line is his travel after I shot him.
When I shot him....he jumped to the right....and paused. Good blood at the POI.....good blood where he paused. Good blood along the trail, I thought. He traveled a LONG way, though (see map).
The area he came from and retreated to was clear cut a few years ago. It's the nastiest stuff I've eve encountered. I went through a lot of it, today.
I knew I was on the adjacent property....and heard someone firing a ML there tonight. I went over to talk to him....because I had already dreaded calling him and asking him if I could continue my search. He couldn't have been any more understanding....and told me to look through the weekend if I needed to. What a nice guy.
I'll be back out there at first light....and I'll look until I either find him or the landowner's generosity wears out. It's not that he's a monster. I just need to find him.
My request....if you're near and have nothing better to do....I'd appreciate your help, Sunday (or tomorrow if you can on short notice). I know it's hunting season....so hunt if you can, tomorrow. I'll do my best without you. I'd so much appreciate any of you that could help Sunday.....if I'm unsuccessful, tomorrow. Send me a PM ...or if you have my number...drop me a line. Call the house. My cell phone and camera are still in the woods on the blood trail. I'll get them tomorrow.
I know this isn't exactly board protocol....but I don't mind asking for help when I need it.
Red dot is where I was sitting. White line is his travel after I shot him.
10-31-2008, 05:21 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,873
RE: If you're near on Sunday...I could use your help, maybe
Gmmat,
I would help if I was close. Sounds like it buried up in theopposite shoulder. Good luck on him, he may have clodded up an bleeding internally. Hope you find him.
I would help if I was close. Sounds like it buried up in theopposite shoulder. Good luck on him, he may have clodded up an bleeding internally. Hope you find him.
10-31-2008, 05:23 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: If you're near on Sunday...I could use your help, maybe
From the United Blood Trackers website there are 2 trackers, one 2 hours and one over an hour away. I don't know if they will come or not.
CraigBeachum
5812 White Store Road
Wingate,NC28174
704-624-3932
[email protected]
EdwardKiehl
546 Shadowview Drive
Gastonia,NC28054
704-864-1430
[email protected]
CraigBeachum
5812 White Store Road
Wingate,NC28174
704-624-3932
[email protected]
EdwardKiehl
546 Shadowview Drive
Gastonia,NC28054
704-864-1430
[email protected]
10-31-2008, 06:02 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
RE: If you're near on Sunday...I could use your help, maybe
Good luck Jeff. Hopefully you'll find someone close enough to give you a hand. That does seem like a long way for a shot like that - maybe its just the map. Deer never cease to amaze me. They are tough as nails. I hope you find him.