Weve all been haunted by an occasion where we havent been able to track down a deer weve wounded. A comprehensive guide to tracking deer shot with bow or gun hardcover october 9. Each deer season, hundreds if not thousands of racked deer meet their demise by savvy buck hunters who can indeed sex a set of deer tracks. Oct 06, 2015 in any case, and especially with bow hunting, you should always prepare in any way you can to avoid this shot. I shot a buck and start tracking it by blood in hopes to find it before the sun goes down. These shots are lethal but take longer to kill the deer. How to find and tag deer shot with bow or gun by richard p.
Sep 30, 2006 while tracking a deer that you have shot and you jump a deer and it flags its tail, its probably not your deer. The average time for avoidance of an area where hunters use stands is typically three days though they are less likely to use it even after five days have passed and continue to be less likely to visit. Even animals that are mortally hit often instinctively run after the shot, as do wounded animals that can go for miles if pushed. When a deer is shot, its first instinct is to run for safety. Gps tracking has revealed that deer do, in fact, avoid areas in which hungers use stands. In this book you can learn a lot about what to do after the shot. According to one study done by the oklahoma fish and wildlife agency, 50% of deer that were shot were never recovered. Each customer that walks through our doors deserves a memorable experience either in the woods or on the tournament field. Obviously you have to be proficient with your bow and have it tuned for shooting broadheads before you step into the field. How do you track a hit deer when the blood trail ends. Deer anatomy and shot placement for bow and gun hunters. What carries the greatest potential impact for creating a much longer tracking job.
As a bowhunter with 50 years of experience, i know only too well the horror stories of archers who take highrisklowprobability shots and who just dont practice enough and all the wounded game that results from it. The subtitle tells all the aspects that are addressed in this book. Tips for making a speedy recovery when trailing wounded whitetails. Shoot a deer in the leg and you might get lucky and get it to. A bow sight or arrow which uses artificial light, luminous chemicals. Using tracking dogs for deer hunting realtree camo. Hunting deer trailing and tracking after the shot day 1. They are able to scent trail deer, even when there is no blood spoor to follow. Hit the proper location and you should not be losing deer. Sep 22, 2017 best deer hunting bows makeup a very short list if you are going to take action, you might as well still do it. How to find and tag deer shot with bow or gun richard p.
In a perfect world with the right equipment and an accurate shot, there should be a usable blood trail to follow that will lead you right to the animal. This includes texting trail cams, bowmounted rangefinders, shottracking devices, and apps that do everything from helping you scout one particular deer to helping you track it after the shot. V make the shot quickly in deer tracking you dont count antler tines. But dont for a second think you can shoot a deer that far. Nov 10, 2008 how do you track a hit deer when the blood trail ends. Listen after the shot to get an idea of the direction the deer is heading and possibly the results of the shot. In any case, and especially with bow hunting, you should always prepare in any way you can to avoid this shot. Great job imo, its best to take as much luck out of the equation as possible, and dropping a. Follow along as tracking masters take down three mature bucks in the snowy, remote timber of northern new england. A comprehensive guide to tracking deer shot with bow or gun hardcover october 9, 2012.
Ive paunch shot several deer over the years, and i thank len cardinale from new jersey for. Whether in a tree stand, ground blind, or stalking your favorite game, the pro tracker system is the one sure method for the ethical recovery of all wounded game. It is a terrible feeling to know your deer was well shot but is lost to the woods forever because you were unable to track it to its final resting place. Its common to hear deer shot with archery equipment crash within hearing distance.
Jan 12, 2017 when bowhunting from a treestand or in terrain with significant inclines, you might need to adjust your aiming point. My hunts always seem to happen this way, my friend kevin thought as he stood on his tree stand, watching a fat buck feed. Deer shot with archery gear are intended to bleed out, making it easier to follow blood trails. The protracker is the ultimate tracking and recovery system in helping to track and recover mortally wounded game. When bowhunting from a treestand thats roughly 20 feet high and shooting at deer 15 yards or more away, bowhunters might need to aim slightly lower than they would when shooting from ground level. I found a heavy bright red blood trail begining where i watched him go into the woods. Practice and only taking the high percentage shot is the only way to go. But, a whitetail doesnt make it easy, especially the.
So what is the most important skill in tracking a deer. This rifle training program will make you a better shooter in 200 rounds. Best deer hunting bows makeup a very short list if you are going to take action, you might as well still do it. I found the arrow and found the buck about 30 yards away. This includes texting trail cams, bow mounted rangefinders, shot tracking devices, and apps that do everything from helping you scout one particular deer to helping you track it after the shot. How to track a deer with no blood trail wasp archery. Its always a possibility that we could lose sight of a deer blood trail, which is guaranteed to. Whatever the reason, the pro tracker system is designed to overcome these obstacles and recover the animal without detracting from the method in which you choose to hunt.
When you are reading this you should be advised that there are pictures of blood and guts. I myself will not take a shot at a moving deer, unless i feel very, very confident with the situation. If your shot results in this scenario, give it everything you have to try and find him. Its the ultimate in tracking and recovery technology. When a deer is shot, they typically run 50100 yards from the sound of the shot or the impact. Here is one thread as we have done in the past for you to post a picture and a few details of your kill bow, bh, shot distance, tracking distance, etc. Whether youre a hunter or wildlife watcher, knowing the story behind the tracks will give you a better chance of seeing these beautiful and often elusive creatures. Tracking whitetail deer is just what it says it is, getting on the track of a whitetail and following that track looking for the deer that made them.
This is a continuation of my bow hunt from the second weekend of 2018. But, a whitetail doesnt make it easy, especially the big bucks that most hunters are looking for. In alabama if i shot at a deer standing 80 yards from me the deer wouldnt be standing there when the arrow arrived. This fall stack the favor in your odds with g5 outdoors. Whitetail buck movement studied with gps tracking live. If your budget can handle it, a trackmaster system will put a smile on your face when it comes to bow hunting, especially for turkeys. The blood trail may quit, you shouldnt you owe it to this deer. Nov 03, 2017 bow hunting 101 deer blood trail tracking. Deer shot with a gun may be harder to track than those shot with an arrow. Enjoy this whitetail blood tracking guide that was decades in the making, when you enter you stand this fall. Tracking a wounded whitetail michigan sportsman online. A comprehensive guide to tracking deer shot with bow or gun 9781616088361. He authored the book, tracking wounded deer in 1988, which is so full of tips and wisdom, it should be required reading for anyone who hunts.
An arrow bolt tracking device is a system and method by which to track arrows that have been shot by a bow. Apr 02, 20 technology is not the answer to lost deer. The protracker transmitter connects to your favorite arrow, and you can use any tip. I worked pretty good on my dog at night in the woods. I spent the spring and summer using it for anything i could think of to get some sense of what i was looking at when all the lil lights lit up on it. A misplaced shot will see the deer run to other deer. After tracking this gut shot deer the evening prior, and ultimately jumping it from its wound bed. Jul 26, 2014 you can answer that question with a much higher degree of certainty if you exercise a little patience in the deer woods. I also found another guys deer for him 2 years ago, hit in the shoulder.
Im not sure who coined the phrase, but that highly important blood trailing tip is probably responsible for hundreds. I believe that proper placement of your shot is the most important skill in tracking. Read about the necessity of using a tracking unit read about recovering your bird the turkey pro sez. If you lose a gut shot deer s trail, check out the water holes in the area. If you lose a gutshot deers trail, check out the water holes in the area. Finding and checking your arrow can give you a good idea of what type of shot you made.
One thing for sure is that all deer tracks eventually lead to deer. The only time you can add a tracking device to an archery projectile is if you hunt high fence tagged animal. Shooting lanes need to be cleared and you must be aware of your. They need information useful for killing deer quickly, cleanly and humanely, and they need to know the best tactics for finding deer on their own if complications do arise. Ive paunch shot several deer over the years, and i thank len cardinale from new jersey for his lesson taught those many years ago. If youve shot a deer before while bow hunting, youre probably familiar with the general sequence of events.
Improved shot placement for enhanced hunting success qdma. The protracker system is the new revolutionary way to find and track big game after you have made your prize winning shot. Tracking whitetail deer in maine there are a lot of things you can learn by reading whitetail deer tracks. But if you are an active deer hunter this is a must. In my experience and i have added to it with two bow kills this year so far, the key is holding your concealment. Hunting is uniquely primitive, but technological advances continue to modernize it. Here are some tips to increase the odds of recovering a mortally wounded deer. Bow hunting tracking after the shot real life deer. But thanks to gaffneys amazing tracking skillsmuch of it hinged on identifying a.
A 35 yard bow shot for the double lungs on a big fat. Aug 25, 2019 here is one thread as we have done in the past for you to post a picture and a few details of your kill bow, bh, shot distance, tracking distance, etc. There is no need to lose your game due to a less than perfect hit. There is nothing more exciting for a deer hunter than tracking their trophy buck. Great job imo, its best to take as much luck out of the equation as possible, and dropping a deer from a neck shot with a bow is luck. V make the shotquickly in deer tracking you dont count antler tines. Yes it happens and all experienced hunters have seen it first hand. A heart shot deer may track as much as a quarter of a mile. One of the mostcritical ingredients in recovering an arrowed deer is to know exactly whats happened prior to, during and after the shot is taken. Inflatable fishing boats for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. Whether a deer goes 30 yards or a mile deer tracking skills will be required for you to harvest your kill. Being only and having shot at only a few deer i can see how this happens. Deerlabs trail camera software empowers hunters to hunt smarter. The book questions many of the traditional assumptions about how to find wounded deer after the shot.
Jul 31, 2012 how to blood trail and track wounded deer. Here is everything that you need to know for tracking your deer. That statement cant be more and more true, specially when it comes to searching for the best deer hunting bows in the industry. This article will tell you how to distinguish a deer track from other animal tracks, as well as how to. A deer can run a surprisingly long distance even with a mortal wound. Using your handheld device, you can then find your trophy.
Make sure you have the right deer tracking aids which include a deer tracking flashlight and blood trail enhancer kit. A trained tracking dog can lead its handler to a deer even several days after it was shot. Oct 25, 2014 some meticulous deer tracking may be required after the shot. At deer track archery our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional products, knowledge, and service to make their experience with us as rewarding as possible. How to blood trail and track wounded deer outdoor life. When a deer is shot through both lungs or the heart they usually will drop where they stand or they may go 3050 yards before the adrenalin that carries them runs out. When you fire your arrow, the specialized protracker equipment stays in your game. However, its important to note in the traditional archery study, the deer were radiocollared and only three of the 22 14 percent that were hit died. And long distance shooting teaches you the importance of how to hold the bow consistently. I purchased a gamefinder about 7 years ago after i had lost a deer i had shot with a bow and had to get a dog to find.
The author of 19 hunting books and thousands of deer hunting articles over the past 35 years, smith recently spoke from. Whitetail blood tracking guide whitetail habitat solutions. Mar 25, 2016 the protracker system is the new revolutionary way to find and track big game after you have made your prize winning shot. Neck shooting deer with an arrow, discussion in hunting started. Using your handheld device, you can then find your. Chances are you will never see that late season buck again.
The best blood tracking deer recovery tip ever, is when in doubt, back out. A deer hit with an arrow has no idea what has happened if you remain concealed, quiet, and still the deer may remain close. I have watched many deer stand and look around after a lung hit, then begin to wobble and go down. Analyze deer patterns, track hit list bucks, sync detailed weather and manage your photos. Have you ever got less than from a deer without it noticing you.
Tracking a deer blood trail 101 nock out lighted nocks. Finding a deer without a blood trail the callie chronicles. While tracking a deer that you have shot and you jump a deer and it flags its tail, its probably not your deer. The book is not for bow hunting only, but for rifle hunting as well. The best angle to shoot a deer with a bow is one that allows for a quick kill shot. It is a very low percentage shot, and you were right in passing. Deer tracking aids after the shot deer hunting gear. Regulations vary from state to state, and, according to united blood trackers, at least 15 states still prohibit the use of tracking dogs altogether.
Oct 01, 2015 a successful early season archery bow hunt for whitetail deer leads to a long night of tracking. When bowhunting from a treestand or in terrain with significant inclines, you might need to adjust your aiming point. Therefore, knowing how to effectively track your deer after the shot is an essential skill for all hunters to learn. A wellplaced shot kills it before it gets very far. Going from shot to recovery can take mere minutes or days, depending on several factors.
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