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LIVE from the woods 2016 Edition! - 7th Year, lets make this happen...


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The tip was blunted. I think I may have hit bone on the way through.

I wonder if a larger cutting diameter would have made a difference? I like these because they fly like a practice tip.

 

This was a 35 yard shot, long for me. All told I am happy with the hit, but it wasn't perfect clearly.

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Papist
I can't believe from looking at where you hit him he went so far. What a tough SOB!
How far from hit to end would you say he traveled?
You may not be completely satisfied but in my books you are a quality dude and persistent. Many guys give up too early you went well beyond.
I have done the multiple day search before. Losing a deer is a sick feeling.

Good job!


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4 minutes ago, Papist said:

Yep,  last night was a restless one. I knew today was the day...or never

I was 99% sure I missed my deer last night but couldn't find my arrow.  I was up at 2:30 am this morning needing closure. couldn't imagine if I drew blood so I feel for you.  I found it with no blood on it.  I'm humbled and learning a lesson about calming down in the moment of releasing.

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6 minutes ago, Fletch said:

Papist
I can't believe from looking at where you hit him he went so far. What a tough SOB!
How far from hit to end would you say he traveled?
You may not be completely satisfied but in my books you are a quality dude and persistent. Many guys give up too early you went well beyond.
I have done the multiple day search before. Losing a deer is a sick feeling.

Good job!


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Thanks Fletch. I would say he went a half mile. It was a brutal trek up hill back to the house after yesterday's dog search. I was exhausted. I drove to the target area today which was better.Pretty worn out now, but happy.

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You hunting 4J?  Man...  You've got some good spots around you.  Drop a slob!


4H this morning. My house is in 4H but I have a few spots in 4J too. I bounce all around. There have been numerous Sightings of 2 different bucks within 2 miles of my house that will push 160. I don't have any trail cam pics of them but I've seen them just don't the road so I'm holding out hoping something spectacular walks by


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Papist, I would like to congratulate you on a great buck! A true monarch! I would also like to say, it's been a long time since I've seen someone, with so much dogged determination to recover their deer. You have my utmost admiration sir. You are a perfect example of what we should all strive to be.

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27 minutes ago, grampy said:

Papist, I would like to congratulate you on a great buck! A true monarch! I would also like to say, it's been a long time since I've seen someone, with so much dogged determination to recover their deer. You have my utmost admiration sir. You are a perfect example of what we should all strive to be.

I bet you say that to all the sailors. :heat:

Seriously though, thank you. This was a first for me, in terms of testing my tracking and powers of perseverance. I just knew he had to be in the area where I eventually found him. Now it is raining like hell out there. Just in time! 

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45 minutes ago, wolc123 said:

I am glad to read that you found him Pap.  He will make a fine euro mount for sure.   

I think this might be the shortest thing you have ever written. 

 

 

 

Congrats Papist!!! 

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1 hour ago, Rockspek said:

I was 99% sure I missed my deer last night but couldn't find my arrow.  I was up at 2:30 am this morning needing closure. couldn't imagine if I drew blood so I feel for you.  I found it with no blood on it.  I'm humbled and learning a lesson about calming down in the moment of releasing.

Which reminds me. My arrow was snapped in half at the hit site:

Note the bent tip

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That's a beauty of a buck Papist! Congratulations! I bet you'll sleep a whole lot better tonight! It's a shame that the meat went to waste, but I certainly admire your dedication and how you stuck with it and found him!! Unbelievable how far that buck traveled with that shot!

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