Stinger-Hunter Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Although the story isn't long, there is a lot to cover: The short of it is that I moved my stand 20 yards on the other side of a very small pond only to find 25 deer beds, good browse and 3 well-used trails. I went to Walmart to get my famous Rag of Death, which is running a record of 3/4 (Tinks 69, Code Blue, 1/2 gallon of water, 2 rags) I also got the Buck Bomb doe estrus (I really like this product now). Dragged the area with my rags, put up some scent wicks, released the bomb and waited. 1 1/2 hours later a doe came out started feeding towards me and finally got within range. I pulled back while she was behind some branches and waited for about 45 seconds. Just before pulling the trigger, i heard a buck grunt. Bam! Spine shot, she went down and a beautiful 8 pointer took off. I didn't see him behind some branches and leaves. I'm sure he got a good scent of what he thought was a primed doe. Here comes the bad part and some will ridicule me, but this is how hunting goes sometimes. The doe was trying to crawl away and actually came a little closer to me. When she offered a good shot, I took it in order to end the ordeal for her. When i shot, it didn't look like I hit her. So I got down, walked up to her and shot her in the heart. She wouldn't die. The shot was a few inches low. So I shot again higher. Still nothing. She continued to breathe. Finally I took out my knife and that is that. but where did my second arrow go? She must have moved right when I pulled the trigger, because the nock and about 3 inches of arrow were sticking out of her snout. I already feel bad, so you don't need to comment. I'll spare you the pics on this massacre, but I will say that the field dressing job was one of my best. The butcher is probably shaking his fist at me right now cause two broadheads are still in her, one in the spine and the other in the shoulder blade. I'm off to MN on Thursday for Rifle Season. I will be bringing my camera so look forward to lots of posts and pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! Sometimes those things happen. I had a spine hit on a doe earlier this year also. I don't general use a second arrow if I know she isn't going anywhere. I choose to use the knife right away and end it quick. The key is to get close enough and get your foot on the front legs. Because getting kicked sure does hurt. Good luck in MN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! All I can say is, "OWE MY GOD"!!!! I would feel terrible also. SOrry you had to go through that and sorry for the deer too!!! This type of crap happens while hunting and it sucks for the hunter, but mostly for the deer. Owe yeah, congrats on your deer!!!--rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! yeah i shot a deer one time that just wouldnt die! i put two arrows through its heart and it was sitting there panting and bleating...really shakes your nerves to see that sorta thing so i had to take care of buisness with the knife which is definantly no fun either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest forsythe04 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! how far was "in range"? i dunno, its horrible that you had to go through those measure to get your deer but you must have misjudged the yardage a fair bit? i see you are an avid member here where i am not so i dont really wanna say anything to criticize but spine shots shouldnt really be happening if you practice like you should before entering the woods, so measures like that do not have to be taken. im just big on putting a clean shot on a deer. best of luck to you this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! First shot was 25 yards, second was 20 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutz4bucks Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! It happens at least you tried to do the right thing..Where in mn are you gun huntin.Sounds like snow up north and COLD!!!!!! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! Sometimes things happen and you have to do what you have to do and you do feel bad about it. But congratulations on the deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! Going to Park Rapids, MN, Nutz4bucks. Been there the last 4 years. It's a real good time with great people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Re: Success, Finally! I wish you could carry a 22lr pistol for just such occations. A bullet behind the ear would have been much more humane in my opinion. Sorry you had to go through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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