What type of Blood

[bkb005]

Shot a doe around 6:45. Waited 3 hours to track. Blood trail was good initially. Then went to drops. Occasionally there would be a good bit of blood then back to drops. Ended up finding my arrow about 200 yards in and jumped her. This is the blood I found where she was laid. I have backed out now since around 10. What are yalls thoughts.


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[Trailerman3]

Maybe low or forward shot to me. Good luck on the track.

[toledo]

Probably wouldn't have that much blood with a gut hit. A lung or liver hit she should have been dead after 3 hours. Maybe brisket or leg and hopefully she makes it.

Could you tell where you hit at all?

[bkb005]

Looked like I should’ve hit lungs to me but might’ve been a little far back. She was taking a step just as soon as I released.


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[100%TtId]

Go back to the exact shot location and look for hair laying on the ground that was cut on both entry and exit (if you got at least a partial passthru on exit). The color and texture will give clues on where you hit. I'm guessing a non-vital shot that would indicate that you should keep tracking and pushing the deer to prevent the wounds from clotting up and not leaving a trail (assuming you have room before you reach a property line). What did the blood smell like? Was it greasy or have any visible bubbles?

[bkb005]

Went back in. Blood is really rich red. Is greasy. Found the direction she went in and couldn’t tell anymore. Was so thick I was having to army crawl. Didn’t sound like she ran far but can’t see a thing or any blood. First one I’ve lost. Will look again in the morning.


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[100%TtId]

Greasy rich red blood is usually indicates a liver hit, which can take a while to bleed out if you only get a nick on it, but it will be fatal. I'm betting you'll find it not far from where you last saw blood.

[Duckologist]

Good luck on recovery

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[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

Any update on this?


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[cehorn]

Looks and sounds like liver to me.

Probably wouldn't have that much blood with a gut hit. A lung or liver hit she should have been dead after 3 hours. Maybe brisket or leg and hopefully she makes it.

Could you tell where you hit at all?

3 hours may not be enough on liver. Just depends on the deer. About 10 years ago I liver shot a buck and he died within 75 yds w/ a great blood trail right to him. About 4 years ago I shot a buck, 100% liver shot, and lost the trail. Brought in dogs and he was still alive over 7 hrs later. He was too weak to get up but he was still alive.

[breederbuck33]

I agree with Liver. 3 hours is not long enough for a liver shot. Was your arrow absolutely drenched with blood?

[KenWood]

Looks like you clipped one lung only.

[hog_down]

Good luck to you sir

[slicktricker]

It happens sorry for the disappointment that comes with the territory. Better luck next shot.

[quarterback]

From what you described it sounds like you hit liver. Go look around all nearby water sources. They can go pretty far on a liver hit but it will kill them eventually. Good luck and let us know what you find.