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Post by GonHuntin on Nov 12, 2003 20:50:22 GMT -5
I shot a doe with my crossbow about 15 minutes before dark this evening.....couldn't find my arrow or any blood with the light I had and didn't want to push it, so I left for the night.......it is 57 degrees right now with a low expected in the mid to low 30s.......I have never had to leave one overnight.....what are the chances that the deer will still be edible if I recover her in the morning (providing the coyotes don't get her first!)  |
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Post by TexasDoc on Nov 12, 2003 20:54:43 GMT -5
GH,I have left them over night before and it was in the low 50's and was 37 in the morning. I did take it to the house and bucthered it and I am still here. I think you will be ok if you get out early and found it.
I hate to hear that you can't find her tonight,but you will be ok.
TexasDoc
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Post by jdickey on Nov 12, 2003 22:13:34 GMT -5
;)Hey GH... it should be O.K. Flies don't usually get out and mess with anything when it's below 50 degrees anyway.  |
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Post by 1st cav sgt ret on Nov 12, 2003 22:41:36 GMT -5
ICM Ive had that happen before,it should be ok if the coyotes dont get her
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Post by kellyg on Nov 13, 2003 7:50:21 GMT -5
GH, sorry you couldn't find her but I agree with the other guys, I think you'll be okay...  |
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Post by Texpppr on Nov 13, 2003 8:42:59 GMT -5
In Minnesota I would do it.lol
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Post by GonHuntin on Nov 13, 2003 12:57:06 GMT -5
The good news is that I found the deer.....the bad news is that she was spoiled.......instead of the mid 30s, overnight temps only got down to the mid 40s.......she was bloated and stinking when I found her.......I opened her up and that was as far as I went  . She was only 75 yards from where I shot her, but she was in the opposite direction of the way she ran after the shot.....she had circled back and that's why I didn't find her last night......she was hit through both lungs.....the shot was just a little high.....I remember seeing her drop at the shot and I guess that's why the hit was high.....I guess coyotes got to eat too........... |
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Post by TexasDoc on Nov 13, 2003 13:05:00 GMT -5
GH,I am sorry to hear that,I was hoping it would of been good still. Well we all learned something here,if its not below 40*it won't be a good find.
Again I am sorry to hear you lost a great doe.
TexasDoc
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Post by Bobcat on Nov 13, 2003 15:24:03 GMT -5
Hey GH,
I am sorry you lost the doe to the elements. I know how much it tears you up.
Good Hunting,
Bob
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Post by jdickey on Nov 13, 2003 19:29:02 GMT -5
:(Hey GH.... Man that's too bad. Look at it this way... at least tha other critters get to eat good!  And maybe next time you won't leave DEAR overnite!  |
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Post by GonHuntin on Nov 13, 2003 19:55:33 GMT -5
I have passed up 3 other easy shots at deer this archery season (1 buck & 2 does) because they were too small......when I finally get a shot at the right deer.....this happens.....she was a really nice doe..... probably 95+ pounds.........
Hopefully I'll get another opportunity!
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Post by CoonDawg on Nov 13, 2003 21:00:44 GMT -5
I'm sure you get a better one next time  |
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