jigman29
Senior Member
Sitting in a white oak Stand and let a couple spikes go when a dog doe fed through. I watched her for half an hour and she got within 30 yards with no shot. It was getting close to dark and I decided to try the 44 yard shot. I have my bow dialed in at 60 just for practice but won't try a deer at that distance. But I was confident so I put the pin at the shoulder and let it fly. She dropped a little and I heard the wet paper bag sound of a good shot. I listened and was sure I heard her fall.
After waiting a little while I found my blood soaked arrow. But I looked and looked but couldn't find a drop of blood. After an hour of searching I went to my buddies and was gonna recruit some help. We were eating and I couldn't get anyone on board at first. They all thought I hit no mans land and she was gone. I got pretty adamant about at least walking the thicket out and asked if anyone had a dog man I could hire. I finally got a couple guys and we went back with a dog. Not a drop of blood anywhere and a quick 58 yard tracking job by the dog and there she was. I walked within 10 yards of her twice but it was so thick I missed her. Everyone said I was crazy to put the effort in and was even willing to hire a dog to find an ole foe. But I take it very serious when I shoot an animal. An ole doe deserves the same effort as a big buck to me. So 5 hours in the Washington county heat and I had her in the truck. Sorry for the terrible pic but I was hot and sweaty lol.
After waiting a little while I found my blood soaked arrow. But I looked and looked but couldn't find a drop of blood. After an hour of searching I went to my buddies and was gonna recruit some help. We were eating and I couldn't get anyone on board at first. They all thought I hit no mans land and she was gone. I got pretty adamant about at least walking the thicket out and asked if anyone had a dog man I could hire. I finally got a couple guys and we went back with a dog. Not a drop of blood anywhere and a quick 58 yard tracking job by the dog and there she was. I walked within 10 yards of her twice but it was so thick I missed her. Everyone said I was crazy to put the effort in and was even willing to hire a dog to find an ole foe. But I take it very serious when I shoot an animal. An ole doe deserves the same effort as a big buck to me. So 5 hours in the Washington county heat and I had her in the truck. Sorry for the terrible pic but I was hot and sweaty lol.