Man that sucks but it happens. What broadhead are you shooting? The only time i heard a noise similar to what you describe was when i hit one real low on the main shoulder bone. Plenty of time for revenge though!
That sucks man. Most of us have all been there, but that doesn't make it any easier to take. With your track record, you will get another crack at one this season.
Sorry to hear it! I know how ya feel and it sucks. I'll second Bruce on the dog. Don't know if it's legal up there or not but it might be worth a shot.
Just had the same thing happen to me today. Been watching this group of maybe six to eight does with there fawns. Some really nice meaty does. Finally had one come in range last night at 4pm after moving my stand to a more favored spot. Watched for an hour as they grazed on acorns. Finally at 5pm I pick my doe and sighted my pin at 15 yards perfect broad side shot right behind the shoulder. As soon as I released, the doe dropped and slightly back and I hit high. Waited in my stand for an hour and a half before I got down to check it out. No blood trail. None! Not a single drop at impact sight. By this time its dark and I'm by myself so I decided to wait overnight and go out this morning. Searched for two hours and finally found a leaf with a small pool of blood on it. Started there and began slowly searching in all directions from initial blood sight. Never found anymore blood. Never found my arrow. Never found the animal. Searched the entire woods, thicket, and every possable briar patch and water source. Searched for a total of seven hours today and found nothing but one little blood puddle. One of those things you hear about and hope it never happens to you. Sorry about your luck man, but at least you know your not alone. I'm thinking about switching from muzzy's to rage. Do they really leave a better blood trail, even on entry wound only situations?
I really am not sure where I hit the buck. I did not see the arrow in flight, which is rare as I most always get a decent look on where I hit them. I did call about a tracking dog but it is a no go without prior consent from all land owners where the deer may have traveled before they arrive. This is impossible. A GrizzTrick broadhead.
I hate to say it, but I know how you feel. Jump back on the horse (or in the stand) and keep at it. Stuff happens.
Really sorry to hear that, Scott. You know as well as anyone that it happens, and it's REALLY tough. In retrospect, you REALLY put yourself in position to kill deer. You'll be on them (or maybe even him) again to redeem yourself. Keep your head up.
Funny you say that. A thought I had in my stand that day was no one would cut down this P.O.S. tree if I kill a buck out of it.
Man, sorry Scott. There is no doubt in my mind that you will still be posing behind a nice one this season. You have the knowledge and know how that I one day wish to acquire.
Man I feel for you Scott, you have heard it happen to many of us to. You hunt long enough, its just gonna happen. That was a very nice Buck, what did you estimate him scoring?
Sorry to hear that man! I've been there more times than I care to admit and had it happen last year on a buck I had been after for two years. It sucks and is something that is not easy to forget. Good luck the rest of the season.
Man I gotta pay more attention to what's going on around here.....I can't believe it took me this long to see this thread. Dude, I'm sorry man. That sucks. Thanks for your honesty and sharing your story though. Keep after 'em bro.
Sorry to hear Scott. Your average though is MUCH higher than most guys I know. With that said, after going through a TON of reading and training to get certified to track in NY with dogs.....deer that are still alive 12+ hours after being hit will live the majority of the time. Keep on doing what your doing, and you may see another chapter in this story.
Sorry to hear about that... It can happen to the best of us. Keep your head up and good luck to you the rest of the season!
