Bad hit on deer
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From: Deernut
16-Nov-19
I know this is a bow hunting site but I just need advice. Yesterday November 15th I shot a monster with a 20ga sabot slug. We aren't really sure where it hit but it is bleeding very good then clotting. The blood looks like mussel blood. How long tell it could die or die from septic.
From: SaltyB
16-Nov-19
So many variables........ Not enough info to go on from here. I'd call in a tracking dog. They are amazing to watch work.
From: Deernut
16-Nov-19
I know this is a bow hunting site but I just need advice. Yesterday November 15th I shot a monster with a 20ga sabot slug. We aren't really sure where it hit but it is bleeding very good then clotting. The blood looks like mussel blood. How long tell it could die or die from septic.
From: WV Mountaineer
16-Nov-19
If it’s bleeding bright red muscle blood, going septic isn’t a huge worry. As far as the rest of what you’ve asked, who knows. We weren’t there nor, did we see a blood trail in length to even have an opinion on when or if it will die.
From: RK
16-Nov-19
If you have blood off and on but can't find it then I agree with Salty---tracking dog
From: brewski
17-Nov-19
Best tool for tracking is a coleman lantern and track it at night. The lantern makes the blood glow .
From: Bou'bound
17-Nov-19
Best tool for tracking is a rage
From: INbowdude
17-Nov-19
Update?
From: sitO
17-Nov-19
Did it tumble into the septic tank?
From: SixLomaz
17-Nov-19
Another troll ...
From: Trial153
17-Nov-19
Zuppa De Mussel, Christmas eve
From: LKH
17-Nov-19
Bunch of ????? Hair at hit site? Did it start to bleed immediately and then a. taper off b. increase. Did it take a while for the blood to start?
Can you describe what you mean by bleeding pretty good?
Do you mean the blood is clotting on the ground or coming out clotted?
Was the shot broadside?
From: Trad PA
18-Nov-19
Hard to tell from the info but I agree a dog may be your best bet. A true muscle hit deer may be hard to find though because he may outlive the dog tracking him. You never know though, get out there.
From: APauls
18-Nov-19
You're tracking the wrong animal. Go back to the shot to where you find deer blood.
From: spike78
18-Nov-19
Rage off the cage
