Your best buck !!!

[FergusonTO35]

I fired at about 5:44 EST. Went back and got the tractor. Found one patch of bright blood about 30 yards from where he stood. Saw his eyes through the brush in my headlamp. Currently waiting a little more to give him a chance to die

 

[FergusonTO35]

Don’t push him - back out and return later.

Thanks, will do. This is really stressful because I'm a softy when it comes to animal suffering, but I also love hunting and fishing and believe it is a good thing

 

[FergusonTO35]

So, how long would you wait? If I don't get him tonight the coyotes will

 

[Nutball]

Animals are tough. It could clot and survive. At least you can light up its eyes at night to find it.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Animals are tough. It could clot and survive. At least you can light up its eyes at night to find it.

If it’s been an hour make sure you have a gun and go see if it’s dead, if it’s still alive after an hour probably not a real lethal shot. This is what I carry my 10mm for with a bright headlamp or flashlight

 

[full chizel]

I fired at about 5:44 EST. Went back and got the tractor. Found one patch of bright blood about 30 yards from where he stood. Saw his eyes through the brush in my headlamp. Currently waiting a little more to give him a chance to die

End its suffering. A .22lr between the eyes

 

[FergusonTO35]

I went really far back and never found him. Will go back tomorrow and look some more. This is the only blood I found, about 25 yards from where I shot him with my .45-70.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Now I know what it feels like when you blow your paycheck in a casino...

 

[Lnk]

Now I know what it feels like when you blow your paycheck in a casino...

Sorry man, I know it sucks. Hopefully it recovers.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks bro!

 

[Loony661]

Thanks bro!

Were you able pickup on the blood trail this morning?

 

[FergusonTO35]

Yes! My buddy who hunts next door spotted it this morning and we got it. The bullet struck the rear part of the lung, a lethal shot but he still ran a ways. Big 7 pointer, live weight around 200!

 

[Loony661]

Yes! My buddy who hunts next door spotted it this morning and we got it. The bullet struck the rear part of the lung, a lethal shot but he still ran a ways. Big 7 pointer, live weight around 200!

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Right on! Congrats!

What state are you hunting in? Our bucks weigh 200 lbs after being field dressed (180-220 is typical here)..

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Glad you found it

 

[FergusonTO35]

Madison County, Kentucky.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Right on! Congrats!

What state are you hunting in? Our bucks weigh 200 lbs after being field dressed (180-220 is typical here)..

Only those fat corn fed city deer up in northern part of the state takes a good buck to break 200 dressed. I’ve got a 192, 198 and 207 on wall they’re by far my biggest 3

 

[Loony661]

Only those fat corn fed city deer up in northern part of the state takes a good buck to break 200 dressed. I’ve got a 192, 198 and 207 on wall they’re by far my biggest 3

All our deer down here eat good - corn, soybeans, and alfalfa.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Most of our former tobacco farms now grow corn and soy, so the deer are now alot bigger and healthier than they were just 20 years ago.

 

[Lnk]

Most of our former tobacco farms now grow corn and soy, so the deer are now alot bigger and healthier than they were just 20 years ago.

Plus their lungs are in better shape now that they can't smoke the tobacco.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Plus their lungs are in better shape now that they can't smoke the tobacco.

Nah, they just vape now.