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Unsucessful sticks and stones...
lowell:
I think the tree stand height is the important issue!! Most of my primitive deer have been from shorter stands. The one I put up and shot from yesterday was the standard 14 or 15 foot.
When my son and I put it up, I said maybe I should leave the 1 section off and make it more like 10" high. He is a compound shooter and of course said keep it high. Think I'll make it lower and risk being seen.
Thanks for not bashing me for bringing this up. Seems all the tv shows only show nice clean kills and other forums even may pull this type of dicussion. I believe it is part of real hunting.
My grandson got to see the other side of hunting last night and there may be a few younger guys on here that have only seen the successful side of hunting....there are 2 side to everything.
JW_Halverson:
Some of the TV shows make it osund like it is absolutely impossible to kill a deer without EVERY single product their sponsors and advertisers are pushing. No wonder all our ancestors are dead....they starved to death waiting for modern conveniences! >:D
I wish it was legal to use tracking dogs on wounded deer here in South Dakota, or for other states where it is illegal, too. I can't say it's an unfair advantage for the hunter or unsporting. In your case, Lowell, it would have led you to your deer most likely. It would surely save a lot of ethical hunters like yourself sleep better knowing they would be less likely to lose a deer.
TRACY:
Hats off to you Lowell! Tough break. Been there on my first primitive connection. I think you have a good setup and have just encountered some realistic and unfortunate results. Don't beat your self up to bad, it happens more than we like. Keep at it!
Tracy
armymedic.2:
Jw. I agree with you very much on the dog aspect. I had a shepard husky mix that laws prevented from tracking deer. I tell ya what though.....take that dog for a walk the next day and he sure could stumble on a deer! I have no doubt our natives and many others tracked with dogs. To not do so is a shame i believe. As i matter of fact i find it unethical not to use a dog ifu have one at your disposal. Luckily in new york you can call a pro and pay him to use his dog.......bc he has paperwork from the state......to do exactly what you are not allowed to do......take what u will leave the rest!.
crooketarrow:
If you bow hunt it happens.
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