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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: wildman on November 06, 2014, 09:14:47 pm

Title: Gonna be a long night
Post by: wildman on November 06, 2014, 09:14:47 pm
 I hunted  this afternoon and had five bucks come by me no good shots on the first 4 , and one was a REAL nice deer 19'' 8pt. About 15 mins after he left another good one walked right under me , shooting down at 7-10yds nailed it a little back , but not real far. The big problem is no pass through. He no doubt about it has one deflated airbag and probably a nicked liver. We found good blood and frothy bubble blood one a few willow trunks. We (wisely) backed out for the night , and will pick up at first light. It's as thick as a jungle on that part of the farm. The arrow was buried to the crest 29'' arrow and he is still wearing it. Its a 125gr muzzy three blade with the wood grain carbons shot from a 60lb Widow. I totally focused on a spot and hit about 4'' further back than I meant with rearward angle. I looked at the horns long enough to know he was (as Dp would say) " a gooder " Wish me luck guys and hopefully next post will be pics and  ;D
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Post by: Parnell on November 06, 2014, 09:42:32 pm
Hoping the best for ya, buddy. 
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Post by: Knoll on November 06, 2014, 09:56:11 pm
Best of luck!
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Post by: osage outlaw on November 06, 2014, 10:31:33 pm
I bet he didn't go far.   It's cold tonight so it won't hurt meat staying out overnight.  Looking forward to seeing some trophy pictures tomorrow.  Good luck!
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Post by: seabass on November 07, 2014, 05:31:08 am
Good luck buddy.
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Post by: Pappy on November 07, 2014, 05:54:02 am
Good luck, been there done that. Looking forward to seeing him in the morning. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: Gsulfridge on November 07, 2014, 06:40:13 am
Sounds like a lethal shot.  Good judgment backing out.  Way better than pushing and losing him.  Can't wait to see the pics.
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Post by: osage outlaw on November 07, 2014, 08:06:20 am
Well, its first light.   Where's the buck?   :)
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Post by: wildman on November 07, 2014, 08:24:55 am
 :) LOL coffee first  , Clint fixing to get to it been up since 4:30 ;)
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Post by: Knoll on November 07, 2014, 08:26:02 am
Well, its first light.   Where's the buck?   :)
Patience, bud.  Patience!
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Post by: turtle on November 07, 2014, 08:37:58 am
Best of luck on the recovery. I know only too well the wound up toss and turn all night feeling of having an unrecoverd deer still in the woods.
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Post by: MWirwicki on November 07, 2014, 09:13:51 am
Certainly been there.  Don't get much sleep through the night.  Good luck!  Show some pics!
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Post by: osage outlaw on November 07, 2014, 01:05:56 pm
The suspense is killing me  :o   
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Post by: Gsulfridge on November 07, 2014, 01:55:35 pm
Hopefully he is busy dragging.
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Post by: wildman on November 07, 2014, 01:59:27 pm
Well tracked for about another 500yds across cut beanfield. He has now gone into WRP which is worse than thick , I talked to landowner of WRP ground and he gave me greenlight , so quick bite of lunch and I'm going back out. Believe me, Clint the suspense is really killing me. We also saw buzzards circling over WRP.
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Post by: soy on November 07, 2014, 03:22:02 pm
Best of luck to you ;)
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Post by: wildman on November 07, 2014, 04:33:18 pm
Well . 5 1/2 hrs of looking and nothing :-\ I really thought it was a done deal last night . I hate the fact that I am sure I killed a critter and cannot find it. WRP is an old Indian word for billions of 4yr old trees 2'' apart , and don't forget cypress swamps. I hate it for sure. Sorry Clint no pics!
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Post by: osage outlaw on November 07, 2014, 04:57:54 pm
Sorry to hear that.  It happens.  Keep an eye on the sky for the buzzards.  He is out there somewhere.
Title: Re: Gonna be a long night
Post by: wildman on November 07, 2014, 07:40:46 pm
Ky gun season opens in the morning , the crazies will be out en mass. I talked to other land owners to let me know if it is found. I never found the arrow and with a downward shot and no pass through I'm sure it is still in it. I have ye olde flintlock rifle tuned up , so maybe I will make meat soon ;)
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Post by: sleek on November 07, 2014, 09:15:37 pm
Pics of ye old flintlock would make this thread no so gloomy. Just saying... :)
Title: Re: Gonna be a long night
Post by: wildman on November 07, 2014, 09:38:20 pm
Sleek. I will post one as soon as a local cervid bites the dust. Whats your pleasure smoothbore or rifle?
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Post by: osage outlaw on November 07, 2014, 10:06:41 pm
Good luck with the smoke pole.  You never know.  Maybe a tough old buck with an arrow sticking out of it will walk by.
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Post by: sleek on November 08, 2014, 02:06:19 am
Smooth if you please :) good luck to you.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on November 08, 2014, 02:57:37 pm
Whats your pleasure smoothbore or rifle?

Yes! Both!