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 Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 05:46 PM
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fouzman
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That's an awesome story, thanks for sharing. And congratulations on a fine buck!
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 05:49 PM
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cullbuck
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Great looking buck.
Congrat's.
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 05:50 PM
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Skylar Mac
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Way to stick with it and finish it. I know it wasn't the ideal scenario, however you did it right. Good job.
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 05:56 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 07:51 PM
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I bow hunted as a teen. Hit 7 or 8 deer solid. Found 3. Gave it up after that. Never could understand how a deer vitally hit could leave almost no blood trail and travel so far.
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 08:11 PM
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SapperTitan
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I bow hunted as a teen. Hit 7 or 8 deer solid. Found 3. Gave it up after that. Never could understand how a deer vitally hit could leave almost no blood trail and travel so far. Maybe the vitals weren't always hit?
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 09:08 PM
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jrs_39
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Straight though behind the chest. Arrow sticking in ground covered in blood.
Never found one drop of blood on trail (multiple times).
I'm sure the coyotes were disappointed when I put the bow down.
My best kill was on a deflection. Hit a small limb. Arrow went sideways hitting deer in hip.
Bled out in 40 yards. Femoral artery. Look like someone with a 5 gallon bucket had spread the trail.
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/19/17 09:50 PM
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Capt.JVH
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Jrs, I understand the issue. This deer didnt bleed a drop until he stopped at 45 yards or so even though I knew with out a doubt it was a good shot. The blood trail was great at some points after he got up and would get to only a drop every 10 feet or so in spots. This entire thing has shown me how much shock trauma plays a part in killing a deer with a gun. The arrow that hit this guy was in and out before he even moved. Its a totally different ballgame with different ballistic outcomes. You should give it another chance. The way they make some broadheads these days you could kill pretty much anything in short order.
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Re: My first archery deer
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10/20/17 03:30 AM
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Heck of a first archery buck! My first was a doe i took last year. Still waiting for a buck to sling an arrow at!
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