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Author Topic: Bow Hunting Tip  (Read 4730 times)

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Offline HD

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So, you've shot a deer 🦌
And you are wondering when you should start tracking it.
Here is a helpful chart for what type of shot you are dealing with.
Mama always said, If you ain't got noth'in nice to say, don't say noth'in at all!

Offline deadeye

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In general I don't disagree with the start tracking times.  This is ok IF you shot a big buck and you just want the antlers.  However, if it's a deer you plan to butcher and eat, I don't agree as most of the deer found 12-24 hours after dying will probably be spoiled. 
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Offline Leech~~

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I always try and see how good the hit was and how they reacted as leaving the hit spot. Most cases I will head out slow in 1/2hr. If bumped then let it sit a few more hours or over night if shot in the evening.
Cooking over a open fire is all fun and games until someone losses a wiener!

Offline glenn57

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2015 deer slayer!!!!!!!!!!

Offline mike89

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dats funny!!!   :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work!!

Offline savage270

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This seems extreme to me.  If you make a good shot on a deer with your bow, it is dead within 2 minutes.  If it's a poor shot, best to wait.  Snow on the ground makes a big difference too.