You Killed a Deer....

Drop in sight.

No doubt trailing up onto and spotting a downed deer is a rush, but I've had enough of those, that I'll take a down in sight every time.

 

I do love the rush of following a blood trail and spotting that white belly or rack but there is just something satisfying about putting a great shot on a deer and seeing them go down. Happened to me for the first time Saturday night.

There is no second guessing in the stand or doubt creeping in the back of your mind while you wait to go check for blood. You saw the deer go down. Having that confirmation is nice.

 

Watch it go down

 

dropped in sight

 

I chose scenario #2 but you make a great point, I also get the same feeling with scenario #1. Hard to choose when you think about it.

 

I have had both. There is just something about tracking one down that makes it more fun.

 

A vast majority of my deer go down within sight.

and frankly, I like it that way. Makes it easy on the nerves.

 

I was thinking on tonight's sit when the rain came and the wind was blowing like made and the clouds darkened the sky ...no way in Hell I would want to follow a blood trail in that stuff...

 

I'd guess you'd still take the shot when you get the chance. Every challenging blood trail you've ever done will serve you well when you need it. Enjoy them when you have the opportunity. JMO

 

No preference

 

2!!!!!!!!