Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
11-16-2003 | 09:06 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: Whitetail Ridge Iowa
Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
All bowhunters should check out this post[
]. These
are some very unique pictures. It is amazing to
see how the broadhead and arrow shaft has fused
to the bone...inside the chest cavity!
The top picture also gives a great view of the bone
structure of a whitetails chest and spine. The " void
area" , between the top of the ribs and the spine, is
much smaller than one might think.
After seeing these pics...we all need to be careful
when field dressing
.
http://www.iowawhitetail.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1
Two Beards
]. Theseare some very unique pictures. It is amazing to
see how the broadhead and arrow shaft has fused
to the bone...inside the chest cavity!
The top picture also gives a great view of the bone
structure of a whitetails chest and spine. The " void
area" , between the top of the ribs and the spine, is
much smaller than one might think.
After seeing these pics...we all need to be careful
when field dressing
.http://www.iowawhitetail.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1
Two Beards
11-17-2003 | 04:15 AM
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From: Plum Boro, PA
RE: Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
That is incredible man! How in the heck did that buck survive the shot, then heal up enough to make it through the winter? I have never seen such a thing. That broadhead is well into the chest cavity and yet the deer survived! Amazing.
11-17-2003 | 06:16 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Pittsburgh PA
RE: Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
The buck I shot this year had one of its lungs healed to the inside of its chest cavity. It was freaky when I pulled everything out and only 1 lung came. THe other was a weird texture and darker, and I had to peel it from the inside of the rib cage.
11-17-2003 | 06:35 AM
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From: Sinking Spring PA USA
RE: Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
Yes give the deer a once over before digging in. I once had a puss ball on the side of one during rifle season only to find a broadhead few weeks old inside the deer. Puss ball was a warning marking.
11-17-2003 | 06:40 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Chatsworth IL USA
RE: Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
I can believe it.
My buddy that hit the huge 10 pointer on opening day has seen this deer in field on several occasions and even got him on video this last weekend. He could see the wound on the deer side...both sides. ANd he still can' t believe he is not dead.
My buddy that hit the huge 10 pointer on opening day has seen this deer in field on several occasions and even got him on video this last weekend. He could see the wound on the deer side...both sides. ANd he still can' t believe he is not dead.
11-17-2003 | 07:17 AM
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From: Sweet Valley Pa. USA
RE: Proof that a whitetail can survive with one lung
Great post! I can not believe that this deer survived with that arrow in him. You would think he would cut his insides everytime he moved around. That could have been a real bad deal if he tried to gut that deer!