Dry powder, dead doe

[Andrewmtnman]

Well, last minute decision to go sit in the woods and realized it’s drizzling and I don’t have a cows knee. This worked but NOT period correct, at least I don’t think. It was my best shot yet with the flintlock. She went around 25 yards and fell over. If it wasn’t for the snow on the ground I never would have found blood. She hardly bled. There wasn’t a drop of blood for the first 15-20 yards. Goes to show me that without snow I need to keep looking for dead deer in spite of no blood trail. I haven’t skinned her yet but the ball didn’t pass through. I suspect it’s against the hide. 45 cal, round ball, 60 grains fff, bear grease patch. Wishing all you guys a deer b4 the end of your season

 

[WALT53]

Well, last minute decision to go sit in the woods and realized it’s drizzling and I don’t have a cows knee. This worked but NOT period correct, at least I don’t think. It was my best shot yet with the flintlock. She went around 25 yards and fell over. If it wasn’t for the snow on the ground I never would have found blood. She hardly bled. There wasn’t a drop of blood for the first 15-20 yards. Goes to show me that without snow I need to keep looking for dead deer in spite of no blood trail. I haven’t skinned her yet but the ball didn’t pass through. I suspect it’s against the hide. 45 cal, round ball, 60 grains fff, bear grease patch. Wishing all you guys a deer b4 the end of your season

Thanks for sharing your hunt congrats .

 

[Spikebuck]

Looks like a great shot! Deer taken this time of year are, to me, extra special. Never will one find deer harder to hunt than now. Not only is it weather and the fact there are fewer of them left, but their caution is on red alert. Truly a hard hunt.

Congratulations! Well done!