Life lesson from my 4 year old.

[bigten05]

Saturday evening I was over looking a acorn flat that is loaded this year.i had passed numerous does and was debating on shooting one but I knew a good buck was in the area from the new rubs next to the stand. At 6:55 I look to my right and see a good buck coming right to me.i knew it was the big 8 as soon as I saw him I grabbed my bow and he stopped perfect on a path that I'd already ranged at 24 yards I anchored and let it fly. I saw a little twig right above where I was aiming move and the arrow hit him low I first thought it was a heart shot he ran but then slowed and kind of walked off I knew then it wasn't heart shot. I got down and get my arrow and instantly found white hair and blood. I knew it was most likely brisket shot right away. I walked a little ways and found all kind of really good blood with lots of bubbles so I thought maybe a low lung maybe single lung. But about 70 yards into it the blood all but stopped. Long story short I tracked him til midnight and I only found one bed. About 175 yards from where I shot him. Here's where I learned a lesson from my 4 year old daughter. I didn't go hunting Sunday morning I was pretty upset with myself. I told savannah what was wrong and she said she would go help me look. So I got some things rounded up and we went back to where I lost blood. I knew we prolly wouldn't find him but I figured it was worth the shot and to find him with her would make it that much better. We didn't have any luck and when we got back to the truck she told me out of no where she tells me you know what they say dad if at first you dont succeed try and try again. It made me smile its just what I needed to hear to get my head back in the game. Last night I decided to take he to the blind by our house and we were really close to getting it done and to see her get all tore up and nervous watching the deer in front of us made me smile again and for me that's what it's all about. Even tho it's been awhile since I've shot a buck with my bow and I'm still upset about it I know I'll get another chance I'm just hoping the deer is still alive. I was definitely humbled this Weeknd

 

[Dustinb80]

Sounds like a great time. Im happy for you and bummed for you all at the same time. LOL. I hope he lives and you get another shot at him. Trim that branch back TOO.

 

[finelyshedded]

Dang man! Sorry you didn't find the deer. Great pic of you two and I hope he's still alive and you get another crack at him! Your daughter is an inspiration!

Good luck from here on out!

 

[Gern186]

Looking at that blood bath I think I would keep searching for a dead deer. Low shots can still be fatal.

How many times do you know of someone that wounded a deer and actually got a 2nd chance at killing him the same year? I personally don't know of any, not saying it couldn't happen.

Ive brisket shot a few deer and almost every one of them turned out to be fatal. Just saying I would keep looking.

 

[giles]

Funny, my daughter gave me a good outlook last night also. I also didn't recover a deer this weekend and have been pretty upset about it. Last night she asked for my phone because she wanted to play a song for me, that made her think of me. Jamie Johnson, in color... Kids have a wonderful way of helping us get past some tuff times. Just gotta listen.

 

[Bigslam51]

Sorry to hear that, I'd keep looking though!

 

[bigten05]

In the picture of the blood you can see the bubbles I was talking about but there's only a few spots like that. He never left this property he was trying to circle around I'm afraid hes in the corn. I'll just have to watch for buzzards I guess

 

[giles]

I'd tell the farmer for sure. Two reasons, one he doesn't hit it and fugg up his equipment. Two, I bet he calls you if he does find it.

 

[matthew]

Ide say you got at least one lung or edge...ide try looking again ..blood looks good to me hope you get him looks like a nice buck..good luck

 

[cotty16]

Sucks you lost a good one, but I love the pick me up from your daughter. Good stuff.

 

[cotty16]

In the picture of the blood you can see the bubbles I was talking about but there's only a few spots like that. He never left this property he was trying to circle around I'm afraid hes in the corn. I'll just have to watch for buzzards I guess

Had lots of bubbles in the one I hit last year. He lived two more weeks on one lung before a guy got him Monday of hun week. I only know this because the guy who got him told me about his autopsy. One lung was all shriveled up from where I deflated it.

 

[finelyshedded]

I would definitely inform the farmer about the possibility the deer could be laying in there!

 

[Boarhead]

Sorry to hear this,i think most of us know how you feel.

 

[Mike]

Sorry man. Your daughter is wise!

 

[teenbowhunter]

Might be worth a dog walk through some corn

 

[Maxxis31]

by the looks of that blood trail that is a dead deer, i sure would continue the track, a dog might be the way to go if he is in the corn, would be a shame to loose a deer of that size, your daughters philosophy is one to live by.

 

[bigten05]

I had a dog Saturday night the guy running the dog was telling me it tracks on a hormone they put out when there hurt not just blood when we lost blood and dog couldn't find anything else he was saying he didn't think the deer knew it was injured yet. He did get us back on blood where the deer crossed a mowed field.

 

[Buckmaster]

That's a lot of blood. I'm guessing dead deer somewhere.

 

[Big_Holla]

Shoot, it happens but boy that would have been nice to bring him home!!

 

[hickslawns]

Sorry to hear it Bigten. Looks like a real nice buck. Glad your daughter perked you up.