I copied my OP below, you may recall it. Many folks chimed in and helped, and gave many well wishes! Thank you.
Well, I shot a doe a few nights ago from the same stand, and upon dragging her in, I FOUND MY ARROW that I never found in night of the OP story of hitting a monster and not seeing the arrow. Well, found it 30 yards from the shot, the arrow was broken off right at the insert, so I am assuming the broadhead only penetrated, which means, more than likely, this big guy lives on. I feel bad about an injured animal, yes. But I feel confident he did not curl up and die only to become coyote bait.
It will be an easier winter.
OP:
Monster Hit, to my surprise
Had a big stud, many points (tried not to look) at 10 yards two hours ago. I was shaking BADLY. I mean BADLY. Never had a monster in front of me like this. Tried to breath, and squeeze softly. He busted/saw me at the split second ran ten yards, I grunted, he paused, I let it rip (aim small miss small I said). I did NOT see the hit, thought I missed. Not sure why I didn't see the arrow. Heard what I thought was the ground. Waited 1 hr. Got down. Inspected scene. No arrow. White hair. No blood. Shot was Quartering away. Could not believe it. I really thought I missed.
When in stand, I saw him run to a ridge at 80 y. Stop. And walk slowly away. Wheezed back at me once. I grunted once. He walked slowly away.
Found blood, good blood, increasing blood, saw bright red blood, no gut or food, backed out. Going in at 9 with 2 expert guys to help find.
Wish me luck, will report back. Please, no bashing, I want advice.
Anyone in Fort Wayne IN know of a tracking dog? Call Kelly, 260.409.2632.
Well, I shot a doe a few nights ago from the same stand, and upon dragging her in, I FOUND MY ARROW that I never found in night of the OP story of hitting a monster and not seeing the arrow. Well, found it 30 yards from the shot, the arrow was broken off right at the insert, so I am assuming the broadhead only penetrated, which means, more than likely, this big guy lives on. I feel bad about an injured animal, yes. But I feel confident he did not curl up and die only to become coyote bait.
It will be an easier winter.
OP:
Monster Hit, to my surprise
Had a big stud, many points (tried not to look) at 10 yards two hours ago. I was shaking BADLY. I mean BADLY. Never had a monster in front of me like this. Tried to breath, and squeeze softly. He busted/saw me at the split second ran ten yards, I grunted, he paused, I let it rip (aim small miss small I said). I did NOT see the hit, thought I missed. Not sure why I didn't see the arrow. Heard what I thought was the ground. Waited 1 hr. Got down. Inspected scene. No arrow. White hair. No blood. Shot was Quartering away. Could not believe it. I really thought I missed.
When in stand, I saw him run to a ridge at 80 y. Stop. And walk slowly away. Wheezed back at me once. I grunted once. He walked slowly away.
Found blood, good blood, increasing blood, saw bright red blood, no gut or food, backed out. Going in at 9 with 2 expert guys to help find.
Wish me luck, will report back. Please, no bashing, I want advice.
Anyone in Fort Wayne IN know of a tracking dog? Call Kelly, 260.409.2632.