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The hound saves the day.
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10/18/15 08:24 PM
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Hirogen
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On Friday I headed out to friends farm and got set up about 3 pm. I was on the edge of a ravine overlooking a run that feeds into a field of winter wheat. The weather was nasty (37F, 20 mph wind, rain squalls) but this seems to be when I connect the most frequently. At 6:54 pm (7 minutes of legal light left) a nice doe comes down the trail and I grunted her to a stop for a nice broadside shot (I have two anterless only tags that need filling). She takes the arrow straight to the boiler room, does an impressive donkey kick and I know she is going down. I saw the first 10 yards of her run but the bush is pretty thick and I quickly lost sight of her. The temperature has now dropped to 34F and the rain is beginning to mix with snow plus with all the red fall leaves on the ground finding the blood trail will be a challenge. I cased my bow and packed up my knapsack and headed back to my truck to stow my gear. Got back to where I hit her about 25 minutes later and by then it was pretty dark. I Started looking with the flashlight and after getting turned around multiple times in the thick stuff and with all the red leaves on the ground I quickly determined that help was required. I called my wife and 20 minutes later she arrived with my 16 year old son and the hound. The hound is a 3.5 year old mostly treeing walker coonhound but has a little rottweiler mixed in somewhere. He has done me proud 3 times in the past and I was counting on him once again. Took the dog to the where the deer was hit and took him off the leash. He immediately took off and minutes later was baying (meaning he found something). We caught up and the doe was laid down about 70 yards from where I hit her. She was double lung hit. I had passed within 3 yards of her earlier when I was blindly thrashing around. She was 2 yards from a distinct tree I recognized. Eventually I probably would have found her but the dog sure made easy work of it. If you are wondering about the yellow tag it is not a HF tag. Upon recovery and prior to transporting a hunted deer we are required to put a validation tag through the ear (doe) or on the antlers (buck).
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5982976
10/18/15 11:08 PM
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Dalee7892
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Great event and good looking friend & companion.
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5983008
10/18/15 11:39 PM
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dogcatcher
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5983050
10/18/15 11:58 PM
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Michael W.
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Hard to beat a good dog. Congrats on the hunt.
A clear conscience is often the sign of a fuzzy memory.
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
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10/19/15 12:16 AM
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Slimpickin
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Great Story and good looking Hound!
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5983149
10/19/15 01:08 AM
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Halfadozen
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5983507
10/19/15 11:37 AM
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Stub
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Sounds like a fun challenging hunt, way to go Hound Dog
“I never forget a face—but in your case, I’ll be glad to make an exception.” —Groucho Marx
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5983531
10/19/15 12:04 PM
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colt45-90
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nothing like a great dog no matter the breed
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5983810
10/19/15 03:28 PM
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dkershen
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Thanks for sharing. Good dog for sure!!
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5984091
10/19/15 06:53 PM
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SniperRAB
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Outstanding
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5984159
10/19/15 07:44 PM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Yep, thanks for posting it up
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
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10/20/15 12:57 AM
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Erathkid
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Great story, Hirogen. Great hunt too. Wish we could get a little 'cold snap' to help the deer move...That's a BIG doe, unlike some Texas deer.
Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5984651
10/20/15 01:04 AM
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Re: The hound saves the day.
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10/20/15 02:02 AM
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Great Story and good looking Hound!
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Re: The hound saves the day.
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#5984869
10/20/15 02:35 AM
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Re: The hound saves the day.
[Re: Hirogen]
#5984934
10/20/15 03:03 AM
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Ramsey
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Big Beckett!!
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