Sometimes backing off is the best strategy. Actually its always the best strategy unless it's 80 degrees out.

Way 2 Go

Charlie

That first shot looked pretty good to me.  I wonder why it didn't go down quicker.

Check my thread. Not as graphic as yours, but I didnt have the frame of mind to take pics during the tracking/recovery.

Again, congrats. Way to follow up.

Nice follow up Skip! I think a deers will to survive surpasses most animals out there.