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Post by deerdude on Nov 18, 2006 16:56:31 GMT -5
guys im thinkin of selling all my deer hunting stuff.i had the nice big 8-pointer come straight to my tree this morn. not 5 yrds.out i thought spine shot but went for the lung shot.well what happened is being that close straight on i think i hit him high off the lungs and kinda of back.we found bits of blood here and there and trailed him to a field and then lost the trail best i could tell he was moving on at a good clip and gone.after the year i have had im really thinking of just quiting. ive never had a year like this ,and there is no good reason for it.
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Post by Sasquatch on Nov 18, 2006 18:14:56 GMT -5
These things happen. Keep your head up. After killing three deer with a bow by this time last year, I have yet to get one clean shot this year. Sometimes it seems the luck isn't with ya.
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Post by jameslyon on Nov 18, 2006 18:20:28 GMT -5
Shake it off. The deer seem unusually tough this year.
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Post by hunter480 on Nov 18, 2006 18:22:49 GMT -5
Hang tough man-it`ll get better.
Unfortunately, and it stinks, but sometimes crap like this happens. Look at it this way-you didn`t make horrible shot selection, in fact, you even reasoned through the shot, so, you did everything you could to ensure a good, quick killing shot.
Sometimes it just happens dude. Keep your chin up-it really does get better.
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Post by semisneak on Nov 18, 2006 18:39:58 GMT -5
That sucks man but I would keep looking for that deer . Get some buddies and do a grid search. Did you shoot it with a shotgun ? Every deer you shoot at or kill should be a learning experience to carry on to your next hunt. If you quit you gained nothing . Your bummed right now but dont let the fire go out.
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Post by solohunter on Nov 18, 2006 18:43:27 GMT -5
I too, am having lady luck ignore me. Sounds like you are second guessing yourself too much.....
Solohunter
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 18, 2006 20:53:50 GMT -5
No... you can't quit on us.
In 38 years I've dinged deer ever which way imaginable.
Those things happen sometimes, no matter how hard you try not to let it happen.
Get back out there and search high and low with an ORGANIZED grid search. Don't just ander around looking.
Last resort check out all the water holes in the area. Even look in the water.
After you have done all that then you have done your very best..
Then get back out there and deer hunt.
Most on here have been in your boots at one time or another.
Good luck and keep us informed..
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Nov 18, 2006 20:56:56 GMT -5
Lord knows I had my dings.You just have to try for a better shot next time around.Good luck,and think positive..
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Post by jstalljon on Nov 18, 2006 21:06:42 GMT -5
Shake it off. The deer seem unusually tough this year. I agree....this has been my toughest season yet. Keep your chin up K. |
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Post by wolfhound on Nov 18, 2006 21:13:08 GMT -5
I think about quitting every year, what with all the headaches and hassle. Days like today make me keep at it.
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Post by Troop on Nov 18, 2006 21:25:57 GMT -5
I think you have to ask yourself why you want to quit. Is it a string of bad luck. And like everyone else. It doesn't sound like a bad shot, just a tough deer. But if you still enjoy the hunt, then you should percivere (sp). This is the first year that I have hunted in about five years (because of work), finally I am back. When I got out in the woods this morning, just being out there working the calls, rattling, the peaceful woods. Man did I miss it. You might too. Hang in there!
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Post by Old Ironsights on Nov 18, 2006 21:40:24 GMT -5
guys im thinkin of selling all my deer hunting stuff.i had the nice big 8-pointer come straight to my tree this morn. not 5 yrds.out i thought spine shot but went for the lung shot.well what happened is being that close straight on i think i hit him high off the lungs and kinda of back.we found bits of blood here and there and trailed him to a field and then lost the trail best i could tell he was moving on at a good clip and gone.after the year i have had im really thinking of just quiting. ive never had a year like this ,and there is no good reason for it. And yet there are those of us who are sick to death because, yet again it looks like we won't be able to get out... except to watch other people drag their deer in.  |
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Post by RJ on Nov 18, 2006 22:06:22 GMT -5
It's tough to lose one for sure ~ ... shake it off .... get back out and put your best effort into the recovery !
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 20, 2006 10:36:30 GMT -5
Yep, hang in there; you have plenty of company. If it was a flat guarantee every time it would be called killing instead of hunting.
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Post by Decatur on Nov 20, 2006 11:20:16 GMT -5
It happens to the best of us! Don't give up!
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Post by jbier22 on Nov 20, 2006 14:34:02 GMT -5
Definitely don't give up. This is the longest I have gone without getting a deer in 5 years. Lady luck will come around your way, just have to be there when she does.
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Post by papohead on Nov 20, 2006 15:16:25 GMT -5
Hang in there and do not give up hunting. Why? Then you will die a little at a time, and get out of shape, and not enjoy you life as much. I have had that happen and I hate it, but the deer went to the predators later, and that is not justification but it did not go to waste. Next time you will be better, and in time you will enjoy it again. Also thank God for all that you have now, and he has blessed you with the animals on earth.
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