Posted By: Hobgood12
Wounded deer question - 11/08/18 08:50 PM
I have had a younger 9 point on camera off and on for the last few months. I have seen him in person several times and elected not to shoot and give him several more years. 16 days ago I have a strong suspicion that my cross the fence neighbor shot him. Kind of upset me because of what my plan was for him. Fast forward to yesterday and today.......I shot a nice 9 point yesterday and made the recovery. I went back this morning to retrieve my arrow from last night and pulled my card while I was there. The young deer has re-appeared on camera the last few days and I seen him while I was there today. The wound is a high shoulder hit. I was within 30 yards of him laying down while in my truck. He did get up. Did not move like most do when you come up on them. He got up slowly, has a slight limp, and was coughing after a few steps. Never was in a hurry to get out there!!
Looking for opinions. Will y’all experience say he lives or dies of infection? We have very little hunting pressure where i am. The soft spot in my heart says I should put my wife on him and make it quick. He is young but he does meet antler restriction. I can forward the pic of him to someone if yall want to see the shot location.
Thanks fellas!
Looking for opinions. Will y’all experience say he lives or dies of infection? We have very little hunting pressure where i am. The soft spot in my heart says I should put my wife on him and make it quick. He is young but he does meet antler restriction. I can forward the pic of him to someone if yall want to see the shot location.
Thanks fellas!