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Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
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11/10/18 12:39 PM
11/10/18 12:39 PM
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gcr0003
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Found blood and tracked for about 60 yds pretty heavy then nothing? Any suggestions? How does the color of the blood look? Thanks y’all And it’s just a doe but the first deer I’ve ever shot so cut me some slack.
Last edited by gcr0003; 11/10/18 11:43 PM.
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: gcr0003]
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11/10/18 12:48 PM
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BCLC
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Good blood but looks like brisket or front shoulder. Not pink enough or enough bubbles to be lungs. If it were heart it wouldn't have stopped bleeding. How was she standing when you shot. Were you able to find your arrow? How long after the shot did you give her before tracking?
*look for hair at the spot where you shot her. If you can't find your arrow and not sure of where you hit her the hair you find will fill in the blanks.
Last edited by BCLC; 11/10/18 12:50 PM.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: gcr0003]
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11/10/18 01:00 PM
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Great job on giving her plenty of time. Wish I was as closer I'd definitely be glad to help track. How does the blood on the arrow look? Pass thru or break off? Sometimes if arrow breaks off in them it gives the blood and organ meat something to hang on to and will clog the entry/exit. Good luck on the recovery!! Use toilet paper or tissue about eye level to mark your blood spots and it will give you a good idea of direction of travel and makes it enasier to find more blood when you lose it. You can step back and line up your tissue and get back on track. (Hope that makes sense)
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: gcr0003]
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11/10/18 05:08 PM
11/10/18 05:08 PM
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gcr0003
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John Stephens gave me a call and him and his young dog Dixie came out and gave me a hand. No luck though, after 6 hours I’m calling it. We gave it our best effort.
Last edited by gcr0003; 11/10/18 05:10 PM.
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: gcr0003]
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11/10/18 06:16 PM
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Blood looks good. Darker blood is usually liver shot. Your arrow often tells you a lot too, chunks on arrow, hair or bad scent. I've bled several that I never found(3 to be exact) and I still don't understand how they didn't bleed out. They are amazing animals. We all lose some, congrats on trying so long May I ask what broadhead you were using(cut on contact or mechanical)? Get back out there and kill one! I know it makes you sick to lose one. Hunt Safe
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: gcr0003]
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11/10/18 06:18 PM
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I hate it for you. I've never lost one yet, but as I continue to spend time in the woods I know it will eventually happen.
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." -G. K. Chesterton
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: perchjerker]
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11/10/18 06:49 PM
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Blood looks good. Darker blood is usually liver shot. Your arrow often tells you a lot too, chunks on arrow, hair or bad scent. I've bled several that I never found(3 to be exact) and I still don't understand how they didn't bleed out. They are amazing animals. We all lose some, congrats on trying so long May I ask what broadhead you were using(cut on contact or mechanical)? Get back out there and kill one! I know it makes you sick to lose one. Hunt Safe Broadhead was a three blade mechanical that came with the bow. I think I’ll try these fixed g5s next go around.
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
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11/10/18 06:50 PM
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I hate it didn't work out but it was good to meet you. At least you'll sleep good tonight lol Yea it’s not even 6 yet and I’m about to pass out. Thanks again for the help.
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
[Re: gcr0003]
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11/10/18 06:54 PM
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Sorry that sucks man especially for 1st bow kill..ive lost a couple that I thought wouldn't go 50 yards
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
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11/10/18 09:53 PM
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if you didn't push it there's a pretty good chance you can recover it tomorrow. cold weather helps too.
Last edited by subtlevibe; 11/10/18 09:54 PM.
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Re: Tracking a deer help (wheeler)
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11/10/18 11:37 PM
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If you go look for it sunday, dont take your bow Lots I do not know so please explain why to not take his bow? Thanks
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