Blood trails

[bob1961]

my best of 3 trys was a 96 last night....a 71 1st try 2 weeks ago then a 87 2nd try round 2 a week ago....i know one can remember the spot in 2 or 3 sessions in a row, that's why i went a week in between each one..........bob

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[dutchhunter]

once we got to that link then what . I would like tom see that deer shooting thanks DUTCH

[sumner4991]

Dutch . . .in the left hand column, click on "the reviews", then click on "where you must hit". Good luck.

[bob1961]

or scroll down to it too from the main page in the middle 17 titles down then click on the last word in the heading "here", that's what i did anyway...............bob

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[VixChix]

Good practice - gets me looking forward to the real thing!

[Sandman]

Benu,

Here is a great post by one of the forums most experienced hunters.

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... t=tracking

I try to read this at least once a year to keep it fresh in my memory.

Cheers,
Robin

[Sandman]

Benu

Here are the pics that I promised;

Everything that has been posted is great advice~!

Please keep in mind that on this particular animal I managed to make a good through and through (not sure how given the way I was shaking) vitals hit. In some instances there will be little blood and the drops will be few and far between. I have had the opportunity to watch and learn a little from one of the best trackers I know....R.J.

One thing that I have learned is to pay attention to the location of the blood (i.e. high on a tree or on both sides of the tracks which can indicate a pass through as well as narrow down where you hit the animal) as this can be very informative.

This pic is from the location where the bolt impacted....A majority of the time there will be hair in the area. Take the time to look at the hair. This will give you an idea of where you hit the animal (these pics were taken the following day);



A fresh trail stands out a little more;



This animal traveled approx 60 yards before piling up within sight of my stand. I took the following pics to show the trail that he left;

















Hope this helps~!

Cheers,
Robin

[Grizzly Adam]

Good trail & good pics!

I think Stevie Wonder could have found that trail.

[Benu]

Thanks everyone for all advice. I appreciate all the work that you have put into compiling this info me. Sandman I loved being able to view your pics, it takes that uncertainty away from me, I do realize every trail is different, but now I have seen one. Grizz I definitely plan on getting in on every track with other hunters as soon as our season opens, and I really like the paint idea. I will continue to look for someone that has time to do this with me.

The shot placement game was very educational, however with the exception of the broadsides, most of those shots were ones that I will not take this season. My desire has always been to wait for that shot, and I don't care what walks away this season, maybe next year that will change. The first round of the game I played was in the negative, in my defense I had a sleeping baby in arms, and the sun on my screen. The first deer I thought 3 trees were in front of him... that wasted a ton of shots. And the bedded down deer, I thought was jumping a fence. Since then the sun has fully risen and I can play I got a 95. But now the first round was well in my head. But for me I have a visual memory, so it works well for me, translating into the actual hunt.

Many thanks to everyone for your support and help.

[Sandman]

No worries.....Good luck~!

[dutchhunter]

i am ashamed to say but i scored a 9