Seen a 15” 8pt that was two yrs old and a spike and bobcat. Got a text from Dj saying “smoked him”! We texted back and forth and was no giant bout about a 120” 8pt. Said arrow stuck in him and he barreled off tail down. That feeling you get when you want it soo bad but your not sure……yeah I had it. Texted some friends to pass the time and told Dj to meet me at the drop off spot at 10:30. Walked in .55 to his stand and showed me where he was standing. No blood so we went the direction of travel. My buddy was tracking w dj as I took off looking. They found the arrow 15 yards away in the high grass and vines. Found some blood for 20 yards then dried up. I met back up w my buddy snd he said not much penetration. My heart sank and wanted to cry. We looked and covered a lot of ground to assert me that the buck wasn’t dead and will be chasing does by tonight. Of course Dj is bummed but I’m proud of him getting everything right except the shot placement. We talked and discussed how and why and I told him it happens to all of us. We must learn from the negatives so the next time can be a better outcome. I think I’m more upset than him. It’s hunting……
