Gut Shot Deer?
I am sick to mu stomach.I been after a this buck for 3 years now and I get my chance and I think I may have blew it.He was quartering away in some brush and I shot with my 30-30 and he ran 40 yards and stopped but I couldn't get another shot.So I gave him a little time and got down and started following the blood trail.It was bright red blood and it was just a steady line until where he stood and there was blood everywhere.Then back to the steady stream for another 40 yards then he stood I believe for a minute or so then it was a few drops for another 30 to 40 yards and then nothing.I know where the deer is heading but I am waiting for my dad to come home and help just in case he pushes out the other side of the thicket.
So my question is do you think he is gut shot or maybe I just grazed him?I never had a blood trail this long and of this style so I am looking for any help.By the way if I find him he will be my best buck to date.I may had a little buck fever while being cold also.
Thank you for your help and I will post pictures if there is a Buck at the end of my some what red rainbow.
I am sick to mu stomach.I been after a this buck for 3 years now and I get my chance and I think I may have blew it.He was quartering away in some brush and I shot with my 30-30 and he ran 40 yards and stopped but I couldn't get another shot.So I gave him a little time and got down and started following the blood trail.It was bright red blood and it was just a steady line until where he stood and there was blood everywhere.Then back to the steady stream for another 40 yards then he stood I believe for a minute or so then it was a few drops for another 30 to 40 yards and then nothing.I know where the deer is heading but I am waiting for my dad to come home and help just in case he pushes out the other side of the thicket.
So my question is do you think he is gut shot or maybe I just grazed him?I never had a blood trail this long and of this style so I am looking for any help.By the way if I find him he will be my best buck to date.I may had a little buck fever while being cold also.
Thank you for your help and I will post pictures if there is a Buck at the end of my some what red rainbow.
