Bowhntrsx7 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Hey everyone first post. Anyways I have been a serious bowhunter for a bunch of years and in all those years have only lost a couple of animals(1 deer, 1 pig). That being said I lost my best bow buck a couple of august seasons ago, great shot tight to the sholder but high 6 inches below the spine. Left for the night, then got one of those gulley washer late nighters. We looked for a whole day and even couldn't turn up blood let alone the buck. Didn't ever find birds either. With the rain not surprised, though the birds not finding him always thru me for a loop cause I thought he was dead on his feet. But during the last two Jan. my buddy has shot two nice bucks one was far back, but last year again tight to the shoulder but high. Watched the buck bed down and could see bubbly blood on the entrance. Buck got up after a couple hours and walked over the ridge and was never recovered. I don't give up on blood and even for after I lose blood I don't give up. Not sure if were dealing with just some bad luck or what. Don't want it to happen again. Thinking almost need to heart shoot them very low in the chest and tight to the shoulder. Wondering if were missing what we think are dbl lungers by shooting high. What do youguys think?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Straight up the front leg about a third of the way up the body is the best place to aim. Too many guys aim too far back. Keeping your aim low probably helps when they jump the string as well. Dont worry too much about the shoulder blade. Most set ups have plenty of energy to get it in the good stuff even if you hit the bone. Too high happens a lot. Don't fret too much on a lost deer. Nothing goes to waste in nature. As long as you gave it your best and learned from your mistakes, you have nothing to feel bad about. It happens to everybody who hunts with bow long enough. Good luck this season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowhntrsx7 Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Thanks yeah no worries had kind of gotten over losing them. With archery hunts coming up just wanted to see what others had to say and try not to let another one get away. Hope your season goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted July 27, 2011 Just blame it on the broadhead that's were most guys point the finger. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcharchery Report post Posted July 27, 2011 I like the shoulders on the deer. Seems to put them down quick. I also think that the lower shots seem to leave the best blood trails. I too have lost animals, and to this day I still am not over it. Nothing big, but I feel like I never did finish the game by not bringing those animals home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted July 27, 2011 If you have not read this thread yet, you might find it helpful... Welcome! http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12229&st=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted July 28, 2011 Lots of good info in Gino's thread. If I could hit pause and hand place my arrow, I'd prefer low. Low lung shots leave a good blood trail. High shots can take time to get a good blood trail going. I always aim for my exit, not the entrance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
