Welcome to TheOhioOutdoors
Wanting to join the rest of our members? Login or sign up today!
Login / Join

Life lesson from my 4 year old.

bigten05

*Supporting Member*
3,675
151
knox county ohio
Saturday evening I was over looking a acorn flat that is loaded this year.i had passed numerous does and was debating on shooting one but I knew a good buck was in the area from the new rubs next to the stand. At 6:55 I look to my right and see a good buck coming right to me.i knew it was the big 8 as soon as I saw him I grabbed my bow and he stopped perfect on a path that I'd already ranged at 24 yards I anchored and let it fly. I saw a little twig right above where I was aiming move and the arrow hit him low I first thought it was a heart shot he ran but then slowed and kind of walked off I knew then it wasn't heart shot. I got down and get my arrow and instantly found white hair and blood. I knew it was most likely brisket shot right away. I walked a little ways and found all kind of really good blood with lots of bubbles so I thought maybe a low lung maybe single lung. But about 70 yards into it the blood all but stopped. Long story short I tracked him til midnight and I only found one bed. About 175 yards from where I shot him. Here's where I learned a lesson from my 4 year old daughter. I didn't go hunting Sunday morning I was pretty upset with myself. I told savannah what was wrong and she said she would go help me look. So I got some things rounded up and we went back to where I lost blood. I knew we prolly wouldn't find him but I figured it was worth the shot and to find him with her would make it that much better. We didn't have any luck and when we got back to the truck she told me out of no where she tells me you know what they say dad if at first you dont succeed try and try again. It made me smile its just what I needed to hear to get my head back in the game. Last night I decided to take he to the blind by our house and we were really close to getting it done and to see her get all tore up and nervous watching the deer in front of us made me smile again and for me that's what it's all about. Even tho it's been awhile since I've shot a buck with my bow and I'm still upset about it I know I'll get another chance I'm just hoping the deer is still alive. I was definitely humbled this Weeknd
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20161001_191639406.jpg
    IMG_20161001_191639406.jpg
    225.1 KB · Views: 119
  • Snapchat-1514180357469318741.jpg
    Snapchat-1514180357469318741.jpg
    117.8 KB · Views: 93
  • IMG_20160911_152426457.jpg
    IMG_20160911_152426457.jpg
    158.6 KB · Views: 126

Dustinb80

#FACKCANCER
Supporting Member
18,172
187
S.W. Ohio
Sounds like a great time. Im happy for you and bummed for you all at the same time. LOL. I hope he lives and you get another shot at him. Trim that branch back TOO.
 

finelyshedded

You know what!!!
Supporting Member
31,855
260
SW Ohio
Dang man! Sorry you didn't find the deer. Great pic of you two and I hope he's still alive and you get another crack at him! Your daughter is an inspiration!

Good luck from here on out!
 

Gern186

Dignitary Member
Supporting Member
10,171
201
NW Ohio Tundra
Looking at that blood bath I think I would keep searching for a dead deer. Low shots can still be fatal.

How many times do you know of someone that wounded a deer and actually got a 2nd chance at killing him the same year? I personally don't know of any, not saying it couldn't happen.

Ive brisket shot a few deer and almost every one of them turned out to be fatal. Just saying I would keep looking.
 
Last edited:

giles

Cull buck specialist
Supporting Member
Funny, my daughter gave me a good outlook last night also. I also didn't recover a deer this weekend and have been pretty upset about it. Last night she asked for my phone because she wanted to play a song for me, that made her think of me. Jamie Johnson, in color... Kids have a wonderful way of helping us get past some tuff times. Just gotta listen.
 

bigten05

*Supporting Member*
3,675
151
knox county ohio
In the picture of the blood you can see the bubbles I was talking about but there's only a few spots like that. He never left this property he was trying to circle around I'm afraid hes in the corn. I'll just have to watch for buzzards I guess
 

giles

Cull buck specialist
Supporting Member
I'd tell the farmer for sure. Two reasons, one he doesn't hit it and fugg up his equipment. Two, I bet he calls you if he does find it.
 

matthew

Junior Member
317
56
Wayne County
Ide say you got at least one lung or edge...ide try looking again ..blood looks good to me hope you get him looks like a nice buck..good luck
 

cotty16

Dignitary Member
Supporting Member
In the picture of the blood you can see the bubbles I was talking about but there's only a few spots like that. He never left this property he was trying to circle around I'm afraid hes in the corn. I'll just have to watch for buzzards I guess

Had lots of bubbles in the one I hit last year. He lived two more weeks on one lung before a guy got him Monday of hun week. I only know this because the guy who got him told me about his autopsy. One lung was all shriveled up from where I deflated it.
 

Maxxis31

Junior Member
738
53
Deer wood's
by the looks of that blood trail that is a dead deer, i sure would continue the track, a dog might be the way to go if he is in the corn, would be a shame to loose a deer of that size, your daughters philosophy is one to live by.
 

bigten05

*Supporting Member*
3,675
151
knox county ohio
I had a dog Saturday night the guy running the dog was telling me it tracks on a hormone they put out when there hurt not just blood when we lost blood and dog couldn't find anything else he was saying he didn't think the deer knew it was injured yet. He did get us back on blood where the deer crossed a mowed field.
 

hickslawns

Dignitary Member
Supporting Member
39,721
248
Ohio
Sorry to hear it Bigten. Looks like a real nice buck. Glad your daughter perked you up.