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Title: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 26, 2015, 05:58:00 PM
Please post pics of blood trails and include ONLY the following details:

1. What animal was it?
2. Name and type of head?
3. How many blades (2 with bleeder, 2 only, 3 blade, etc.)?
4. Shooting from ground or tree stand?
5. 2 holes or 1 (pass through)?
6. How long was the blood trail before animal died?
7. Where was the animal hit? (vitals or other)

PLEASE LET THE PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES! JUST BROADHEAD INFORMATION AND PICS.

Thanks!
-Charlie
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: BEN on May 26, 2015, 06:46:00 PM
I have never taken a picture of blood trails....bummer!
So, I'll just add a starter pic and let everyone else follow:
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/bgeckle/Untitled_zps0774abd9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgeckle/media/Untitled_zps0774abd9.jpg.html)

Whitetail
Magnus Stinger Buzzcut 150 gr
From ground @ 12 yds
through the lungs
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Whitetail Addict on May 26, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
Neither have I, but I'm looking forward to this thread. Thanks Charlie.    :thumbsup:  

Bob
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: nineworlds9 on May 26, 2015, 08:14:00 PM
1. Raccoon
2. Magnus Stinger "4-blade"
3. 2 w/ bleeders
4. from the ground
5. pass through
6. 12 yards
7. double lung

   (http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/55C2A11F-52BF-41CF-A85C-D2AA941234FF.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/55C2A11F-52BF-41CF-A85C-D2AA941234FF.jpg.html)
   (http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/9F3262B0-2EE7-4799-8BD4-50CF0DC23A67.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/9F3262B0-2EE7-4799-8BD4-50CF0DC23A67.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: graybarkhunter on May 26, 2015, 08:25:00 PM
1. Doe whitetail 130 lb
2. Simmons Treeshark ~260 gr
3.  2 blade
4.  20 ft lean too stand
5. 2 holes ( shish-k-bob)
6. 70 Yds.. Heard her hit tree and fall but didn't see her fall
7. Steep Quartering away  at 10 Yds.. Entered last rib on her left and exited between legs
  (http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k595/sethmosal/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/0B762DA0-5861-419D-B2B3-17A1BF896E4E_zpsqicy3dz2.jpg) (http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/sethmosal/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/0B762DA0-5861-419D-B2B3-17A1BF896E4E_zpsqicy3dz2.jpg.html)   (http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k595/sethmosal/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/8DDC8C05-9022-4C06-A954-CC3F7AF8E001_zpssoffs6bo.jpg) (http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/sethmosal/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/8DDC8C05-9022-4C06-A954-CC3F7AF8E001_zpssoffs6bo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Fletcher on May 26, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
Whitetail buck
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Fletcher on May 26, 2015, 10:05:00 PM
Whitetail buck
2 blade trade head
natural ground blind
2 holes broadside thru both lungs
70 yards

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/Hunts%202011/PB040356.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/Hunts%202011/PB040356.jpg.html)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/Hunts%202011/PB040357.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/Hunts%202011/PB040357.jpg.html)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/Hunts%202011/PB040359.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/Hunts%202011/PB040359.jpg.html)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/Hunts%202011/PB040365.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/Hunts%202011/PB040365.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Fletcher on May 26, 2015, 10:09:00 PM
Whitetail Doe
Grizzly Kodiak 2 blade left bevel
Treestand
Double lung passthru
60 yards

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/20141108_075739.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/20141108_075739.jpg.html)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/20141108_072905.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/20141108_072905.jpg.html)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/20141108_073435.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Fletcher610/media/20141108_073435.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: tippit on May 26, 2015, 10:38:00 PM
(http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp635%3A9%3Enu%3D32%3A4%3E%3B87%3E672%3EWSNRCG%3D379%3B%3C%3A9%3B%3C%3B32%3Cnu0mrj)

   (http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp635%3B%3A%3Enu%3D3795%3E896%3E446%3E288689653723%3Bot1lsi)  

1. 260# Black Bear
2. Tippit hand forged 300gr carbon steel head
3. 2 blade
4. Seven foot high tree stand
5. 2 holes
6. 20 yards
7. Middle chest
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 26, 2015, 11:12:00 PM
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/orebloodtrail1.jpg)

1. mule deer buck
2. Magnus I
3. 4 blade (large bleeder)
4. From ground
5. Pass through
6. 70 yds.
7. Double lung
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Msturm on May 27, 2015, 02:59:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/KBkB7Lj.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/qzv4qIc.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/4uFLBef.jpg)
1. Feral goat (spanish goat)
2. G5 Montec (100Grain)+150 grain insert
3. 3 blade
4. Shot from ground
5. clean pass through
6. 35 yards
7. top of both lungs
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: DarkTimber on May 27, 2015, 05:30:00 AM
1.  Whitetail Buck
2.  VPA 250 gr 1-1/14"
3.  3 blades
4.  Treestand (approx 18' high)
5.  Pass Through
6.  30 yds
7.  Heart

 (http://i.imgur.com/ECSrVbw.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/WW2777y.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/r8JZHZk.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/s3gv1UN.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/geDPFzB.jpg)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 27, 2015, 07:25:00 AM
Great Idea, I just wish people would take pictures of Bad blood trails so we would have more of a  comparison.

Could definitely be a  useful tool.
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 27, 2015, 10:07:00 AM
I'm hoping I get a mixture for comarison.
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 27, 2015, 10:34:00 AM
Also, something I just thought of, it doesn't worry me too much if I don't get pictures of poor blood trails.

What makes you want to take a picture? Something that is usually incredible or awesome. So if I only get pictures of really good blood trails, that might speak volumes about the broadhead types that are creating these blood trails.
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 27, 2015, 01:32:00 PM
Here's a poor one.    ;)
   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/2012kennylease11.jpg)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 27, 2015, 05:35:00 PM
Funny!
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 27, 2015, 05:52:00 PM
   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/1351814383.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/1351814383.jpg.html)

Here is my only poor blood Trail.
Not really just the shorter arrow, Never left a single droplet.

Hit the deer high and a bit back broadside.
Tree stand
17 yard shot
bow 49lbs at 28
Stos 2 Blade
1 hole


This was the deer on approach

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/1351814197-1.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/1351814197-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Nook on May 28, 2015, 02:40:00 PM
Here's a blast from the past:

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/JHarper/DSC01417.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/JHarper/DSC01420.jpg)

Blacktail [email protected], Goldtip w/ Magnus I, 520gr. 30in.  Traveled 75 yards.

Jeff
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Pheonixarcher on May 28, 2015, 05:39:00 PM
Great thread! I don't take many photos of blood trails. Might have to change that. All this blood on the ground is really making me want to go shoot something. I still have an unfilled turkey tag and one more weekend to give it a go!
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: bofish-IL on May 28, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Shot a black bear with this arrow. I heard the death moan then a minute later another death moan.  Heard it a total of 5 different times. So now I am thinking what the heck is going on.

Shot looked good the blood trail got heavier each yard I followed.  Met up with the more experienced bear hunters and he said lets wait until morning. Bear ended up only going about 70 yards.

When I got it back to camp and started skinning it found out I had hit 3 or 4 inches above the front knee and cut a artery in the leg. I never even entered the chest cavity. The long hair was deceiving as to where the body started.

  (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii185/bofish-il/10%20minutes%20later_zpsesl3ay9j.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/bofish-il/media/10%20minutes%20later_zpsesl3ay9j.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 29, 2015, 09:44:00 PM
Bofish,

What broadhead was that shot with?
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: bofish-IL on May 29, 2015, 10:08:00 PM
wensel woodsman
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Whitetail Addict on May 30, 2015, 10:27:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by bofish-IL:
Shot a black bear with this arrow. I heard the death moan then a minute later another death moan.  Heard it a total of 5 different times. So now I am thinking what the heck is going on.

Shot looked good the blood trail got heavier each yard I followed.  Met up with the more experienced bear hunters and he said lets wait until morning. Bear ended up only going about 70 yards.

When I got it back to camp and started skinning it found out I had hit 3 or 4 inches above the front knee and cut a artery in the leg. I never even entered the chest cavity. The long hair was deceiving as to where the body started.

    (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii185/bofish-il/10%20minutes%20later_zpsesl3ay9j.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/bofish-il/media/10%20minutes%20later_zpsesl3ay9j.jpg.html)  
I had the exact same thing happen once with a small whitetail buck. Cut the artery in the upper leg close to the body, and he went down within 75 yards.

I saw where the arrow hit, but the leg didn't appear to be broken. I stayed where I was for an hour, mentally kicking myself for making such a lousy shot, and hoping the wound would heal alright before checking on the outcome.

There were a few drops of blood where he landed after his first jump, but when I looked down the hill, there was blood all over the place, and I realized what had happened.

I was one happy hunter when I found him dead, just inside some golden rod.

I don't know what happened when I shot, but I'm sure it was my fault. I HATE wounding animals, and do everything I can to prevent it. I won't take an iffy shot, but even then things can go wrong.

I'm glad you got your bear.    :thumbsup:  

Not that it means anything, but I shoot woodsman's too.

Bob
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: maineac on May 31, 2015, 10:30:00 AM
Turkey
3 blade Woodsman
Pass though, quartering to, in pocket under wing, cut wing feather on opposite side

 (http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_12281.JPG)

Easy trail to follow,,

 (http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_12293.JPG)

Last blood, never found another drop, or the turkey, even going back with my shorthair.
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 31, 2015, 12:47:00 PM
Thanks for posting that Maineac. No judgement about a non-recovery on this thread. Your information is helpful and the entire point of why I put up this thread in the first place!

Good hunting,
-Charlie
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Izzy on May 31, 2015, 01:03:00 PM
This was dropped by a 250# hog. 47# long bow with a 175 grain ABS Silver Flame. One hole and he went about 40 yards and was down.   (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMAG0413.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMAG0413.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Izzy on May 31, 2015, 01:09:00 PM
  (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN2559.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN2559.jpg.html)  An 80lb white tail doe with the same set up. 15 yard or so shot and blood like this for the last 75 yards of a 100 yard death run. This is her at the end.  (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN2564.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN2564.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: drewsbow on May 31, 2015, 03:37:00 PM
nice Izzy
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on May 31, 2015, 04:42:00 PM
WOW Izzy! All that blood with only one hole!
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Rathbuck on June 03, 2015, 04:24:00 PM
Here's a blood trail from a doe I shot in Northern MI - Shot with a Silvertip recurve at about 25 yards - Grizzlystik with a Bear Razorhead with bleeder blade.

Heart hit - doe went less than 40 yards.  Best and shortest bloodtrail I've ever had.

   (http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m411/MarkSonja/blood.jpg)

   (http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m411/MarkSonja/MarkDoe2.jpg)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: two4hooking on June 04, 2015, 01:56:00 PM
Whitetail fork
4 blade super razorhead through both femorals.
Down in 50 yards

  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/100_0189.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/100_0189.jpg.html)
  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/100_0191.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/100_0191.jpg.html)
  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/100_0192.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/100_0192.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: two4hooking on June 04, 2015, 02:02:00 PM
Green bear Razorhead
whitetail spike
Chest hit from treestand 45 yard recovery
  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/028_zpsdedc0e4b.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/028_zpsdedc0e4b.jpg.html)
  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/023_zpse566b763.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/023_zpse566b763.jpg.html)
  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/013_zps9b1eafe8.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/013_zps9b1eafe8.jpg.html)
  (http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr180/two4hooking/012_zps186871c7.jpg) (http://s481.photobucket.com/user/two4hooking/media/012_zps186871c7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: awbowman on June 04, 2015, 02:41:00 PM
Lots to be said for the old razorhead with bleeders.  A buddy of mine shot a buck at our place this past season pulling 70#s.  Entrance wound looked like it had been shot with a rifle!
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Izzy on June 05, 2015, 08:38:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by buckeye_hunter:
WOW Izzy! All that blood with only one hole!
1 3/4" wide silver flames will do that.
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on June 13, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
TTT
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Whitetail Addict on June 13, 2015, 03:06:00 PM
This is a great thread, I wish I had something to contribute to it.

I guess I'd better start taking pictures of blood trails. Never even thought of it in the past. Thanks.

Bob
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: rolltidehunter on June 14, 2015, 10:55:00 PM
 (http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/DSC00048.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/DSC00048.jpg.html)


  (http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/005.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/005.jpg.html)

  (http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/003.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/003.jpg.html)
This doe was shot with a 475-500 grain wooden arrow with a Magnus 1 2 blade. BH clipped the elbow on the entrance, heart shot

 http://youtu.be/-2JZCK4HwqQ
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Homey88 on June 14, 2015, 11:07:00 PM
Rolltide what was the poundage of your now?
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: rolltidehunter on June 14, 2015, 11:21:00 PM
Homey, all the bows that I get made are marked 53@26. The true poundage varies from 52-55lbs when I pull them on my scales. That bow is 54@26
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: buckeye_hunter on June 15, 2015, 08:26:00 AM
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: Homey88 on June 15, 2015, 09:28:00 AM
Thanks rolltide.
Title: Re: Blood trail compilation PICTURE thread
Post by: East Coast archer on June 15, 2015, 05:06:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by rolltidehunter:
Homey, all the bows that I get made are marked 53@26. The true poundage varies from 52-55lbs when I pull them on my scales. That bow is 54@26
I thought he was "your boy" with that answer until I realized it was his name!    :knothead: