Hit a brick wall

[weekender21]

I'm glad you were able to find the deer, that certainly answers a lot of questions I'm sure you had and enhances your learning experience. Most of the blood stays internal when the hit is that high making it super hard to follow.

I personally would not try to salvage meat for any purpose on a deer that's been dead that long. Put a trail camera on the carcass and watch how many wild animals benefit from the meat. It will also give you a Good census of your local predator population.


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[Brushpile]

You could have called for a tracking dog, by Googling United Blood Trackers.
https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org/

 

[Drycreek]

Ryan, I too am glad you found your deer. At least it puts some closure to your experience. Keep on truckin', your best hunting days are ahead of you !

 

[Tap]

Well, for those who have been following my journey. The deer I shot two weeks ago has been found. My arrow three inches below his spine. Is there any good use for the meat still. For example, dogs, or hogs,or anything to make me feel better about the waste?
Also, ty, as always this forumn keeps contributing to my learning. I'll start scouting Jan 2nd. The day after season ends.

3 inches below the spine? How was the front-to-back location of the hit, the quartering angle, and what was the downward angle? You were on the ground if I recall?
Just trying to analyze the location of the hit a little bit more.

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[PSE_Ryan]

Sorry guys, I've have pneumonia for last working weeks. To answer the above question he was quartered slightly towards me, but I had a perfect view of the heart and lungs. Also, since being back out the last few days in my two spots I've seen no deer. I hear boatloads of four-wheelers, rattles, and gunshots now from the neighboring property my deer we're coming from. Should I chalk this spot up to the wind "pun intended". I was warned when gun season hit their would be floods of folks, but my peaceful bow sanctuary sounds like a Toby Keith concert. Also, all my little does are gone

 

[weekender21]

How big is your spot again? 70+ acres right?

If your spot has plenty of cover and water and the deer are not getting harassed I would think they will use your side as a sanctuary if you limit access and keep it quiet.

Certainly no Guarantee. If your neighbors control a good food source they might have a good chance of killing the deer you are hunting.


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[PSE_Ryan]

It's 47 acres, with 23 being his sons I can use. A creek runs the entire length of both. My fields against it. Hunting club rents the other 100+ on other side of the creek. I saw plenty of deer up until I started hearing rifle shots every 45 minutes, after the people in this forumn helped me sort out my issues with it. Bow season I saw nothing in the area, lots of does and scattered bucks. I've seen nothing last few times. Checked the creek crossing, a lot less tracks and they're getting faded. Wondering if the pressure y'all talked about is getting to them

 

[Drycreek]

It's 47 acres, with 23 being his sons I can use. A creek runs the entire length of both. My fields against it. Hunting club rents the other 100+ on other side of the creek. I saw plenty of deer up until I started hearing rifle shots every 45 minutes, after the people in this forumn helped me sort out my issues with it. Bow season I saw nothing in the area, lots of does and scattered bucks. I've seen nothing last few times. Checked the creek crossing, a lot less tracks and they're getting faded. Wondering if the pressure y'all talked about is getting to them

Probably. My place is 217 acres and I can see the effect of pressure on it any time we hunt there too much. I try to only hunt there once a week and my buddy once a week also. Sometimes it's the same day, sometimes not. I have four places to hunt and try to spread it around depending on wind direction and temps. I have a favorite place, and I don't hunt there until a front comes in.