Patocazador
54 Cal.
I was given a doe tag at a public hunting area on the last day of the muzzleload hunt and I sat later than usual hoping that something would show up. It did .. right at dark.
I saw a large deer cross a small opening and got set in case another followed. A minute later another deer showed in the same place and I fired.
I got down out of the tree after I dropped my light and messed it up. I couldn't find any sign of a hit but it was dark by then.
A game warden was at the check station and said I probably missed because he heard the shot and it didn't sound like a hit. I thought he'd go back with me but he was reluctant.
I went back at daylight with my dog and she immediately picked up the trail and found a doe .. alive .. in a thicket with 2 broken legs. I finished it with a knife because that hunt ended the night before and no guns were allowed the next day.
I took a shot too long and too late. Please don't make the same mistake.
My dog is a good one for sure. She has found quite a few deer over the years.
I saw a large deer cross a small opening and got set in case another followed. A minute later another deer showed in the same place and I fired.
I got down out of the tree after I dropped my light and messed it up. I couldn't find any sign of a hit but it was dark by then.
A game warden was at the check station and said I probably missed because he heard the shot and it didn't sound like a hit. I thought he'd go back with me but he was reluctant.
I went back at daylight with my dog and she immediately picked up the trail and found a doe .. alive .. in a thicket with 2 broken legs. I finished it with a knife because that hunt ended the night before and no guns were allowed the next day.
I took a shot too long and too late. Please don't make the same mistake.
My dog is a good one for sure. She has found quite a few deer over the years.