Aldeer.com

Tracking dog Huntsville AL area

Posted By: Willis_11

Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 02:27 PM

I might potentially need a tracking dog in North AL just North if Huntsville. Just shot a decent 8 pt and I’m afraid I may have hit a little further back than I’d like. Any recommendations appreciated
Posted By: JUGHEAD

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 02:32 PM

If you hit him back, resist the urge to go after him until he has had a full 8 hours to die. 2, 4, or 6 hours is NOT enough on a gut shot deer with a bow. He won't go far at all until he lays down. Just be patient, slip out quietly in the opposite direction, and the odds are really good you won't need a tracking dog. Good luck!
Posted By: Willis_11

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 02:45 PM

Thanks I appreciate it. I’ll definitely be patient, he ran about 10-15 and fell or laid down. It’s thick so I couldn’t tell which. I could see hit rack only after he ran off. I haven’t moved from my stand. I can still see his rack, hasn’t passed yet cause I saw him move his head about 5 mins ago
Posted By: daylate

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 02:59 PM

Yep, you should wait. If you can see him, you might have to a tough time getting down and backing out for the rest of the day without bumping him into the next county. That is classic gut shot behavior. He will die but it will likely take all day. If you bump him, he will probably go a long way and leave very little if any sign to follow. Your best bet is to stay put but I know I couldn't sit that long. Good luck.
Posted By: Willis_11

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 03:10 PM

Thanks for the advice. I plan to sit as long as I can. It’s really think where he fell/laid down at. I’m hunting just inside a tree line so may try and sneak out around 12 or so then come back later to look. Made the shot just after 9
Posted By: foldemup

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 03:11 PM

If you can still see him, don’t move till he’s for sure dead, then wait another hour to make him deader. If Tom Munoz is still tracking, he should be close to you. I’m not sure if bowtarist is tracking or not, but if you end up needing a dog, I can give you Tom or bowtarists phone numbers. PM me your cell number
Posted By: jmudler

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by JUGHEAD
If you hit him back, resist the urge to go after him until he has had a full 8 hours to die. 2, 4, or 6 hours is NOT enough on a gut shot deer with a bow. He won't go far at all until he lays down. Just be patient, slip out quietly in the opposite direction, and the odds are really good you won't need a tracking dog. Good luck!


Solid advice. Sounds like a great deer.
Posted By: Willis_11

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 03:23 PM

Appreciate the advice guys. I sent you a PM foldemup. Hopefully I won’t need one. I can’t currently see him anymore at the moment, suns poking through and shining bright in some spots. Hopefully he will be dead and won’t need the dog. Last thing I’d ever want to do is wound one so I plan to sit and just wait for now.
Posted By: 87dixieboy

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 03:45 PM

Post pics when you get him
Posted By: Willis_11

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 05:48 PM

Update he’s dead, got my hands on him will send pics soon! Thanks again everyone for the advice
Posted By: bward85

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Willis_11
Update he’s dead, got my hands on him will send pics soon! Thanks again everyone for the advice

Glad you got him....looking forward to pics👍
Posted By: Ar1220

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 05:53 PM

Good deal
Posted By: StoneMan

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 06:19 PM

hellz yeah, congrats!
Posted By: Willis_11

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 06:52 PM

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]
Posted By: jmudler

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 07:14 PM

Way to go! fine deer.
Posted By: jb20

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 07:29 PM

Congrats...itd make me sick to lose that one for sure
Posted By: AUwrestler

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 07:30 PM

Good job
Posted By: bward85

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 07:39 PM

Fine buck right there....congrats!!
Posted By: grundan

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:19 PM

Congrats!!
Posted By: JUGHEAD

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:20 PM

Awesome man! Congrats!!!!
Posted By: Standbanger

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:22 PM

Nice
Posted By: top cat

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:26 PM

Heck yeah. 👍🏻
Posted By: Farmer64

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:43 PM

Heck yeah! Fine deer congrats!
Posted By: MGrubber

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:45 PM



Congrats very nice bowkill!
Posted By: foldemup

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:46 PM

Awesome, glad you got him
Posted By: NSDQ160

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 08:51 PM

Nice deer!!
Posted By: Tigger85

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 10:38 PM

Nice deer. Congrats
Posted By: walt4dun

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 10:43 PM

Ham shot is a fo sho killer.

We were having a debate on another forum if this should be a primary shot location
Posted By: swamp_fever2002

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 10:54 PM

Congrats!! thumbup
Posted By: sj22

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 11:01 PM





Congrats
Posted By: Southwood7

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/18/19 11:27 PM


Great deer man, congrats!

Also, great job in being patient after the shot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Posted By: dsayer

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 12:39 AM

Great deer and great work waiting him out.
Posted By: Clem

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 01:07 AM


Fine buck! Congrats!
Posted By: alhawk

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 03:13 AM

Congratulations
Awesome G2s
Posted By: seapro19

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 03:20 AM

Great deer, congrats
Posted By: Claims Rep.

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 04:22 AM

Congrats on a great one!
Posted By: CAM

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 01:16 PM

Congratulations!!!!!
Posted By: coachg34

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 06:25 PM

Nice one ! Congrats !!
Posted By: Willis_11

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/19/19 11:16 PM

Thanks fellas!
Posted By: daylate

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/21/19 02:06 PM

Beautiful buck and great job on being patient with the recovery.
Posted By: 280Rem.

Re: Tracking dog Huntsville AL area - 10/21/19 03:36 PM

Nice buck!!
© 2024 ALDEER.COM