[JrNation88]

shot at a doe, swore i missed, she didnt looked phased, tail up and took off. got down and found the arrow. Broadhead looked new, blood smeared up the shaft, shaft broken about 1/3 way up and fletchings tore. a light smear of blood but no chunks or hair. Small puddle of blood about five feet away from arrow.

it felt aweful, looked aweful, broadhead looks clean, arrow snapped.... any ideas on what kind of stick I got? Came in to eat and let it bleed.

[Edited on 12-16-2009 by JrNation88]

 

[pinwheel]

Sounds like a good hit. My guess is when she bolted, her shoulder broke you arrow in half.

 

[Big Time Hunter]

[rquote=1511497&tid=105438&author=pinwheel]Sounds like a good hit. My guess is when she bolted, her shoulder broke you arrow in half. [/rquote]

I second that!

Good luck finding her. With the current temps I would wait until the a.m. to go look if you feel it was a marginal shot.

BTH

 

[JustBob]

good luck finding her - im rootin for ya!

 

[cardiackiller]

good luck! post ur finds!

 

[Hunter79]

If she took off as you say and there was even a SMALL puddle of blood 5 feet from the arrow, you should find her IMO. Good luck. :

 

[Wings Fan 19]

I'd say PW nailed it by the sounds, hopefully.
You say sounded & looked awful... as in low, far back..?
Amazing the reaction they have or lack there of sometimes when ya punch one in or thru'em.

 

[67Firebird]

You did good by backing out of there! I think you'll find her. :

 

[inkwithattitude]

Think all is well, check her in the am, I shot a 6 point Saturday and it didn't phase him, he just stood there and then took about 5 steps and just fell in the dirt!

 

[JrNation88]

my work will NOT left me off so I'm stuck here till 11:30 this afternoon. Will it be okay to let it lay then go look around noon or do I need to call a friend and get them out there this morning?

 

[pinwheel]

[rquote=1512057&tid=105438&author=JrNation88]my work will NOT left me off so I'm stuck here till 11:30 this afternoon. Will it be okay to let it lay then go look around noon or do I need to call a friend and get them out there this morning?[/rquote]

Should be fine to wait. Meat's probably gonna be froze solid if she's down. Good luck finding her.

 

[bowrookie]

Absolutely, with these temps, I don`t think it getting above freezing until around that time anyway. Good Luck

 

[Big L]

when they dont know they been hit is usually a pretty good sign,hit em before and they just flinched and slowly walk away only to drop within eyesight

 

[Hunter71]

good luck

 

[letemgrow]

The meat is just naturally aging right now, you would be fine to wait till you can get out there to look.

 

[buckwacker181]

Yep, it was colddddddddd last night.

 

[JrNation88]

left work early and spent hours looking. trail started heavy and then just seemed to stop. she ran off into a field. gave up on blood and just walked around looking and nothing. got tired of spooking other deer so came home. Its an aweful feeling knowing its out there somewhere....but what else can I do?

 

[Jeremy]

know anyone with a dog?

 

[JrNation88]

If i were to get ahold of a dog, what would I do? put them on the original blood spot and hope he picks it up? I'm guessing since I shot it Tuesday evening it might be too late. your thoughts?

 

[suddenincline]

Where are you located at and if I'm close enough I would love to help you find your deer.

[Edited on 12-17-2009 by suddenincline]