Here we go again. Damn it!

[MRH]

Guys, I'm just sick about this one.

You did right backing out. I would have done so immediately, accepting that it will be a long night, and contacting a good, trained dog handler.

No sense in getting down about it until you are certain. This is why it's called hunting and not killing. Good luck man, and I will be on pins and needles for you until the update!

 

[MRH]

I really thought I had him. The sight was steady as a rock and I knew the distance within a yard. Then I watched him drop as the bolt flew. I can see it in my mind in slow motion. I've had them drop before, but nothing like this one did. He damn near dodged it completely. At this point, I wish he had.

Yeah at 30 yards I always aim a bit low, no matter how fast the bow may be. I would aim a touch low at 30 even with a crossbow. The reaction time of a whitetail is a marvel of wildlife.

I would call a dog. Locating him may be a trick. If you have little or no blood, a dog can read things we cannot. Locating him is key.

 

[Bear44]

Yeah at 30 yards I always aim a bit low, no matter how fast the bow may be. I would aim a touch low at 30 even with a crossbow. The reaction time of a whitetail is a marvel of wildlife.

I would call a dog. Locating him may be a trick. If you have little or no blood, a dog can read things we cannot. Locating him is key.

Once I do a careful stalk of the area in the morning, if I haven't found him I'll get a dog in action.

 

[Lawn and Tree Barber]

Once I do a careful stalk of the area in the morning, if I haven't found him I'll get a dog in action.

I’ve spined a deer before and dropped dead. You might of hit high but probably still died. Stay positive!

 

[MRH]

Once I do a careful stalk of the area in the morning, if I haven't found him I'll get a dog in action.

Good thinking.

Did you do an initial search and jump him? Or did he just run away and you backed out? I'm a little unclear...Haha...Like I need answers!!! Shoot, I'm anxious just thinking about it!

 

[karlvv30]

Was it high shoulder or high behind the shoulder? Big difference.

 

[karlvv30]

This is weird to me. Aint no way a deer is ducking a bolt at 30 yards unless you are shootin an old one. The in flight part confuses me too. You cant see a crossbow bolt in flight even with lighted nocks.

 

[MRH]

This is weird to me. Aint no way a deer is ducking a bolt at 30 yards unless you are shootin an old one. The in flight part confuses me too. You cant see a crossbow bolt in flight even with lighted nocks.

Are you being serious?

 

[7pt62THOR]

Good luck brother! I sure hope you find him tomorrow.

 

[karlvv30]

Are you being serious?

Yes. 375 plus fps is too fast to see and hits before the deer can duck. Am I wrong?