Okay. She’s hanging on the gambrel and I’m taking a short break. Evidently these deer are totally uneducated. That was the lead doe. She came in to 15 yards and I made what I thought was a great shot. The other doe and a fawn just stood where they were. This doe bounced out to 21 yards and just stood there. I waited for her to fall over and she looked unsteady but she didn’t fall. I nocked another arrow with her standing there broadside and drew. There was no cover between us and I was only 12 feet off the ground. I settled the pin and shot a little higher this time. Perfect shot. She bounded left about 15 yards and again just stood there. About 10 seconds later she collapsed. I love it when no tracking is required.
I thought I saw 2 holes in her but couldn't tell if it was just blood smear. Regardless, congrats on the doe!
My kids are out of school Monday and Tuesday with fall break. I am trying to come up with an argument to leave them at home Monday afternoon for a couple hours until my wife gets home so I can hunt the evening.
The doe is cut up and in the fridge. I cleaned the arrows, replaced the blades and they’re back in the quiver. My bike battery is charging and my wet clothes are in the dryer. I’ll try a new spot somewhere over there this afternoon.
I’m not so sure about that. On my place they would have picked me off in a heartbeat as wide open and low to the ground as I was. I just think the deer on this place don’t get hunted so they are unfamiliar with threats from above. I kind of like that idea.
Let us know what the autopsy report says. I shot a doe like that awhile back. She stood there for the longest time dripping blood. Mouth open panting. Then she slowly walked off in the honeysuckle. I thought for sure i would find her dead right there so i knocked another arrow and finished my hunt. We never found that deer. 4 of us guys looked for 3 days and never even found blood other than a huge bubbly pile where she stood. Crazy she almost acted gut hit but it was right behind the shoulder.
