Redhaven
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Good info. If I visually see the deer fall, I begin packing my stuff and getting down for the recovery, unless I'm close to the truck and think I can shoot a second. Most places I hunt, getting one out is enough of a pain.
Just shot a doe from the ground last weekend, and didn't see her fall, but hear her crash about 50yds from where I shot her. Knowing where I was and how long it was going to take to get her out, I gave her 10 mins and found her dead right where I heard her crash.
If I don't see them fall and don't hear them crash, I wait. Depending on where I think my shot was, I may wait awhile before trailing. I usually try to get some help if I think the shot was not great. I have also used my dog to find a couple deer that I don't think I would have found otherwise.
To the original comment about water soothing wounds, I have a different opinion after talking to a vet. Internal bleeding, or external for that matter, will make deer want to hydrate themselves, which is why they head toward water. The vet had a fancier explanation, but I summed it up for myself.
Just shot a doe from the ground last weekend, and didn't see her fall, but hear her crash about 50yds from where I shot her. Knowing where I was and how long it was going to take to get her out, I gave her 10 mins and found her dead right where I heard her crash.
If I don't see them fall and don't hear them crash, I wait. Depending on where I think my shot was, I may wait awhile before trailing. I usually try to get some help if I think the shot was not great. I have also used my dog to find a couple deer that I don't think I would have found otherwise.
To the original comment about water soothing wounds, I have a different opinion after talking to a vet. Internal bleeding, or external for that matter, will make deer want to hydrate themselves, which is why they head toward water. The vet had a fancier explanation, but I summed it up for myself.