Daveynewman Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) This morning I found 3 scrapes also then on the night hunt I found 2. Couldnt find much for runs but I did cut a set of tracks leading to what looked like a community scrape that I can almost fit my hand inside and I have a big hand. With it raining tomorrow morning I might slip in there after the rain and see what I see Edited October 27, 2019 by Daveynewman Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Shot a big doe a little before six. I watched my lighted nock and it looked good,but she just ran 20 yds and hunched up,tail down..I watched her for a long time,she did not want to move. I climbed down as quiet as i could and got my arrow. Dark blood,must have been all liver. No gut smell at all..Sounded like a low thud on impact. Anyway,i marked everything and backed out. Going.back for her in a few hrs. What is the rule of thumb for liver again? 4-6 hrs? It is supposed to start raining around midnight,so gotta go anyway. I am not loosing this one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Shot a big doe a little before six. I watched my lighted nock and it looked good,but she just ran 20 yds and hunched up,tail down..I watched her for a long time,she did not want to move. I climbed down as quiet as i could and got my arrow. Dark blood,must have been all liver. No gut smell at all..Sounded like a low thud on impact. Anyway,i marked everything and backed out. Going.back for her in a few hrs. What is the rule of thumb for liver again? 4-6 hrs? It is supposed to start raining around midnight,so gotta go anyway. I am not loosing this one.O man. You want to give it time (I would think at least 6) but the rain is gonna hurt. Hope you find her. Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 U got itSent from my iPhone using TapatalkSmith point is probably my favorite beach on the island. Great place to go camping and you can get the drive on permit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveynewman Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 minute ago, squirrelwhisperer said: O man. You want to give it time (I would think at least 6) but the rain is gonna hurt. Hope you find her. Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I agree 100 percent back out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Smith point is probably my favorite beach on the island. Great place to go camping and you can get the drive on permit Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI got a nice boat and a guest room. What I don’t have is a place upstate to hunt lolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 O man. You want to give it time (I would think at least 6) but the rain is gonna hurt. Hope you find her. Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMidnight should be fine, if she is hurting that bad she will be close to where you left her Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I got a nice boat and a guest room. What I don’t have is a place upstate to hunt lolSent from my iPhone using TapatalkTempting very tempting lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, BowmanMike said: Shot a big doe a little before six. I watched my lighted nock and it looked good,but she just ran 20 yds and hunched up,tail down..I watched her for a long time,she did not want to move. I climbed down as quiet as i could and got my arrow. Dark blood,must have been all liver. No gut smell at all..Sounded like a low thud on impact. Anyway,i marked everything and backed out. Going.back for her in a few hrs. What is the rule of thumb for liver again? 4-6 hrs? It is supposed to start raining around midnight,so gotta go anyway. I am not loosing this one. Good luck Mike. Def wanna back out for a bit. So hard to tell for sure. I shot my buck last year and he did about the same and I found him dead in 1/2 hour later about 70 yards away. Def give her some time. Hate the night tracking for sure but might as well take a shot at it before it rains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, BowmanMike said: Shot a big doe a little before six. I watched my lighted nock and it looked good,but she just ran 20 yds and hunched up,tail down..I watched her for a long time,she did not want to move. I climbed down as quiet as i could and got my arrow. Dark blood,must have been all liver. No gut smell at all..Sounded like a low thud on impact. Anyway,i marked everything and backed out. Going.back for her in a few hrs. What is the rule of thumb for liver again? 4-6 hrs? It is supposed to start raining around midnight,so gotta go anyway. I am not loosing this one. if she only ran 20 yards i woulda slept in that tree for 4-5 hours. Temp is fine id go look at about 10, get a buddy if you can to keep a look ahead while you blood track, bring toilet paper and mark the trail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Raining here in 8w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doebuck1234 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, BowmanMike said: Shot a big doe a little before six. I watched my lighted nock and it looked good,but she just ran 20 yds and hunched up,tail down..I watched her for a long time,she did not want to move. I climbed down as quiet as i could and got my arrow. Dark blood,must have been all liver. No gut smell at all..Sounded like a low thud on impact. Anyway,i marked everything and backed out. Going.back for her in a few hrs. What is the rule of thumb for liver again? 4-6 hrs? It is supposed to start raining around midnight,so gotta go anyway. I am not loosing this one. Good luck!!! Calling for Steady rain here in 8g and raining now.catching up on some zzz's in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Of course i backed out,last thing i wanted to do was push her. It has been almost 3 hrs since i shot her,gonna be at the hit site at 5 hrs after the shot. I think she was still close when i got my arrow,it was getting to dark to see..I think she will be right there. A buddy whos coming along to help,which is very nice. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Good luck, just starting to rain in 7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, Hock3y24 said: Good luck, just starting to rain in 7s thanks,i am optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp_bucks Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Thanks. I am mad at myself,should have been a chip shot. I must have hit just an inch or two back from the lungs. Maybe i clipped one,that would be helpful. Either way,i doubt she went far. Headed out now,it is an hour drive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Thanks. I am mad at myself,should have been a chip shot. I must have hit just an inch or two back from the lungs. Maybe i clipped one,that would be helpful. Either way,i doubt she went far. Headed out now,it is an hour drive.My guess is you find her in under 20 min Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Thanks. I am mad at myself,should have been a chip shot. I must have hit just an inch or two back from the lungs. Maybe i clipped one,that would be helpful. Either way,i doubt she went far. Headed out now,it is an hour drive.Good luck Mike!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACC Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 if she only ran 20 yards i woulda slept in that tree for 4-5 hours. Temp is fine id go look at about 10, get a buddy if you can to keep a look ahead while you blood track, bring toilet paper and mark the trail. Tp will get destroyed with any amount of rain. Bring pieces of cloth / towels ripped up, or better yet surveyor tape.Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doebuck1234 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 4 hours ago, BowmanMike said: Thanks. I am mad at myself,should have been a chip shot. I must have hit just an inch or two back from the lungs. Maybe i clipped one,that would be helpful. Either way,i doubt she went far. Headed out now,it is an hour drive. Updates?????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doebuck1234 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Live from the carport.doe feeding on apple tree across road.5 1/2 hours till sunrise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 just got back home and got her hung up!! A very big girl,she went maybe 100 yds altogether and felt like she had been dead for a couple of hours. Bloodtrail sucked,maybe the montecs are not that great. Full story in the harvest thread when i wake up,i am beat. Had to drag her on a sled for a mile. 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Congrats Mike. Glad you found her! Freezer filler! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genesee_mohican Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Rain and high winds, day off. Have rain gear and will make the best of it. Great day to sneak around, swap out some trail cam cards and scout. I may put up a stand in a new area that I have my eye on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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