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Started by Pat B., January 05, 2014, 10:15:00 AM

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Pat B.

January 05, 2014, 10:15:00 AM
I've been needing to get one more deer for the freezer so I thought I'd give it a try before the cold artic air moves in.

Yesterday evening I got situated in a tree and had a few does come through within 30 minutes. One looked perfect for my freezer. I was hunting with my 66" Hill that's 55@28. Sometimes a Hill bow just seems perfect for the job!

The doe was 15 yards, give or take, when I came to full draw. The arrow hit perfectly but only penetrated to within about 6" of the fletch.

I was using an ultra sharp Abowyer Wapiti and was very confident the deer was mine. However, I never heard her crash into the brush as I would expect with a hit like this one.

After a few minute wait I got down to take advantage of the remaining daylight. I should have waited as I find it easier to see blood at night with a good light. Anyway, I found very little blood so made a pass or two in the direction she had gone and had no luck.

Darkness fell and I picked up a very sparse blood trail and then lost it. I'd make a loop up ahead trying to pick it up and eventually would do just that. I used up a good bit of luck on this endeavor!  Eventually the blood trail became easier to follow and I soon spied the deer up ahead. She had probably gone 80-90 yards through some fairly thick brush. I feel fortunate to have her in my cooler.

Cyclic-Rivers

#1
January 05, 2014, 10:34:00 AM
Pat, Thats a nice Doe!  Congrats!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

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Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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bretto

#2
January 05, 2014, 10:36:00 AM
Congrats like always Pat.

Any reason You could come up with for the lack of penetration?

bretto

Alexander Traditional

#3
January 05, 2014, 10:36:00 AM
Glad you got her. What do you think happened as far as the the sparse blood trail?

#4
January 05, 2014, 10:38:00 AM
That's a big ole nanny!

I had the same thing happen a couple nights ago. I made a perfect shot and had a great trail from the start. Then it petered out. There was still blood but it went farther than I thought it should. I finally found her and confirmed a great shot. Sometimes it amazes me what they can do!

Congrats, Pat!

Bisch

Bernie B.

#5
January 05, 2014, 10:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your late season doe!  You've had a good year!     :clapper:

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

Joeabowhunter

#6
January 05, 2014, 10:39:00 AM
Beautiful doe, glad you found her.

Sockrsblur

#7
January 05, 2014, 10:40:00 AM
Nice deer Pat!  Good job sticking with it. Could you tell what about the shot placement or wound channel that made for a difficult track job? Just wondering, Jim
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Pat B.

#8
January 05, 2014, 10:48:00 AM
The entry wound is the one shown. I was in a tree and the exit was low, immediatly in front of her off shoulder. I suppose that as she ran the shoulder movement "sealed" off the exit wound.. The broadhead hit the major bone in the off shoulder/leg with a glancing blow. I guess that kept the penetration down..

I was able to drive my 4 wheeler to her so used the gutless method to dress her. That is, just skin and pull the quarters then the backstraps.
So I didn't get into the chest cavity but I have to believe the arrow got some of the major plumbing on top of the heart..

jcar315

#9
January 05, 2014, 10:59:00 AM
Congrats!
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maineac

#10
January 05, 2014, 11:52:00 AM
Congrats on the doe and tracking job
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chall

#11
January 05, 2014, 11:55:00 AM
Congrats !
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Green

#12
January 05, 2014, 12:26:00 PM
Congrats on the doe Pat!  You and Bisch both put the venison away this week.
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Thumper Dunker

#13
January 05, 2014, 12:34:00 PM
Nice doe and good job finding her.   :thumbsup:
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mwosborn

#14
January 05, 2014, 01:01:00 PM
She is a big one!  Congrats!
Enjoy the hunt!  - Mitch

Bjorn

#15
January 05, 2014, 01:08:00 PM
Way to go Pat! The hogs must be enjoying the break.   :archer:

dragonheart

#16
January 05, 2014, 01:10:00 PM
Great Job!  Congrats on the Doe!
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Jayrod

#17
January 05, 2014, 01:40:00 PM
Goodjob pat glad to see you are giving them hogs a break!!  :biglaugh:
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Dirtybird

#18
January 05, 2014, 02:18:00 PM
Nice doe Pat.  Good way to start off the new year.

Jerry Jeffer

#19
January 05, 2014, 02:31:00 PM
Nice job Pat. Great use of tracking knowledge to make the find.
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