Tracking Help

[pete]

No luck, I checked every watersource crawled through every plum thicket. Walked the first 10 rows of corn on the north side of the property. No more signs of blood. My only hope now is that it wasn't a fatal shot. Hopefully I get another picture of him on my trailcam.

 

[Shredder]

It happens bud, don't get too frustrated with the situation. Just concentrate on making the next shot count.

 

[doublerack]

You should start looking for buzzards flying around.

 

[sschlicher]

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You should start looking for buzzards flying around.

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Good Point, I'll bet he's down somewhere.

 

[ibohunt65]

Not only buzzards, but crows and black birds will gather around. Maybe set up high overlooking the area and watch for that kind of activity. It usually means something is dead. Good luck.

 

[1arrow]

sorry about that, know how you feel. Hope you have better luck this year.

 

[pete]

Checked my trail camera's today, he's still alive! I must have only nicked him.

 

[TimberPig]

You gotta love getting that pic! Bet you sleep a little better tonight...

 

[Rjack]

He certainly doesn't look any worse for the encounter. Maybe you will cross paths again. Good luck.

 

[JNRBRONC]

They are tough animals! Glad he made it, now make good on your second chance!

 

[Jethro]

Man I bet that makes you feel better. An unfortanate event but it turned out good. Good luck with him again.

 

[Blaster]

That must be a great feeling!

 

[ironwood]

WOW! What a difference a camera makes. Now you can get after him again.

 

[KSQ2]

Well, it looks like his bladder is okay anyway...

What a story if you manage to get another crack at this buck; I'll bet you're sleeping much better at night now.

 

[Steve-O]

Wow, Unreal he is still alive.
Looks like he got smart and went to moving during dark though

 

[EIGHTPOINT]

With the arrow showing alot of blood and the large spot of blood you found, I don't see any marks on that deer. Where do you think you hit him ???

 

[huntdoc]

My buck last year had been shot through lower abdomen and was no worse for wear. Somehow it didn't hurt his intestines. You have your workcut out for ya now! He is getting smarter.

 

[pete]

The entry shot would have been on the other side of the buck. I have 4 pictures of him and all are of the side the arrow would have exited. My guess is at the angle I was on that I skimmed his belly on the opposite side.
My stand is about 200 yard down the trail from this camera. Everything happened so fast that it all seems like a blur.

 

[DOUBLE LUNG]

Now that is good to hear. Hopefully you will get another chance at him.

 

[firstturkey]

This may help when you stick him again.Go to Wal-mart and buy a tracking flashlight. The one I have is a Winchester light. It has 2 red l.e.d and 2 blue l.e.d lights and boy does the blood glow. They work guys and for $15 to recover a animal we put so much time and money into taking its money well spent. GOOD LUCK NEXT FLIGHT!