007hunter Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Well I shot a doe tonite at about 5:00. I shot her at about 15 yards right behind the shoulder about a 1/3 up. I let her go for about a half hour. I prob would have let her go longer but there was rain forcasted to start about 7:00 and I didn't want to lose the bloodtrail. Well after a half hour I got out of my stand and went to where I shot her, I found the arrow covered in blood. It was a complete pass through. I start to look around for blood none. I then go to where I last saw her go about 70 yards away. Still no blood. I call my dad and he comes and helps me look til dark. We are going back out tom. morning to look again. The thing is the area where she went is full of mona flora rose bushes. Most areas its possible to walk through although it is slow progress. Any advice on what I should do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Wear thorn proof clothes and be prepared to crawl through the multi flora rose bushes. Start where you hit here and start a spiral pattern that is ever widening. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... A complete pass through, right behind the shoulder, 1/3 of the way up. I would have to say it is definately a dead deer, and probably didn't go a long distance. Just take your time searching, and be thorough. Sounds like the cover she went into you'll have to trip over her to find her. Don't get digusted, keep a positive attitude, and you'll find her. Good luck. Let us know how you make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Go slow and stay posative....sounds like a great shot, just know it's your responsibility to find the deer you took. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... If your very positive on your shot placement--where you said it was--that deer should not be too far. Don't just look for blood on the ground---look on bushes at about the same height as your exit/entrance hole. Blood from just the skin wound should rub off on the brush. Look hard--she's there. best of luck todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... If the shot was where you say it was I doubt highly the deer went more than 150 yards. Just go back to the exact location you shot it and go slowly from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted October 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Well I'm heading back out to continue searching in about a half hour. I'll let ya'll know when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... cover every square inch,,,, it is your responsability as a hunter...... don't give up stay positive, and good luck!!!!!!! oh yeah congrats.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... I'd start walking circles outward from the spot where you hit her. It looks like we got some more rain last night, it might be tough to find any blood at all Sounds like this could very well be a lethal hit though. I hope you find her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted October 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Well I found her!! Found her in about 15 minutes. She was a lil farther down than where we looked last night. I hit her a little higher than what I thought but still a good hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... knew you would partner---good job! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Congratulations on your deer and your good follow-up ...way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Good deal man, I'm glad you found her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Congratulations on finding her. Its hard to believe, but a lot of so called "hunter" won't make the extra effort to recover a deer. Good deal. enjoy those back straps!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Glad you found her and way too be persistent .... it was deffinately the right thing too do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Re: Need advice.... Congrats, you just have to always keep a positive attitude! That will be some good eaten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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