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[mdjuh42]

Hey all, so went hunting with the bow this evening and took a shot at a nice buck. He came in hot nose to ground as two younger bucks had come in chasing a doe 5 minutes prior. The shot happend very quickly and at a bad angle. I got the buck to stop right below me at about 10 yards. I retrieved the arrow about 50yrds away. The shaft had little blood, and seemed to be covered in fat. The fins however were coved in dark red. I walked in the direction the buck had run and he was on his feet moving away. Found good blood where I last saw him and backed off for longer. Continued the search finding a mixture of small blood drops mixed with large areas here and there. The trail has since went cold Any idea if it's a fatal wonder or placement? Thanks.

 

[Roost 1]

You were most likely pushing him. I
Think you will find him in the morning.

 

[mdjuh42]

Really starting to think I hit the brisket. The blood trail was solid for a few hundred yards then became sparse then almost non existent. Will search like a dog in the morning, but feeling bad about this one in every way.

 

[Rabbitkil]

Doubt it's just brisket with that much blood, he's down somewhere should have backed out earlier

 

[Mudbone]

Fat on the arrow in my experience is not good. I have lost deer in the same situation. I sure hope you find him. Good luck!!

 

[bowhunterfanatic]

Really starting to think I hit the brisket. The blood trail was solid for a few hundred yards then became sparse then almost non existent. Will search like a dog in the morning, but feeling bad about this one in every way.

This has been my experience with deer shot in the brisket. Hope you find otherwise in the morning.