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MEDDAC19 · October 17, 2005, 02:51 AM

DimitriS

I hope that you learned a few things from your experiences also. You need to know your weapon's capability, a crossbow's range is nowhere near 70 yds. They are good for 35-40 yds max due to the bolts light weight, they don't have enough power at really long distances. Is there a reason that you could not go back to the area the next morning and look for the deer? If you have to leave an area right away you should not be shooting unless you are very sure of an instant kill. I don't know the game laws where you hunt, but many states require that a wounded animal be pursued, or at least a reasonable effort made to find it. Unless it is really pouring down rain, there is usually still a blood trail visible on a hard hit deer. You need to mark the trail, and if too dark, come back the next day and expand your search. Good luck on future hunts.

October 17, 2005, 02:51 AM	#30
MEDDAC19 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: Endless Mts,NEPA Posts: 379	DimitriS I hope that you learned a few things from your experiences also. You need to know your weapon's capability, a crossbow's range is nowhere near 70 yds. They are good for 35-40 yds max due to the bolts light weight, they don't have enough power at really long distances. Is there a reason that you could not go back to the area the next morning and look for the deer? If you have to leave an area right away you should not be shooting unless you are very sure of an instant kill. I don't know the game laws where you hunt, but many states require that a wounded animal be pursued, or at least a reasonable effort made to find it. Unless it is really pouring down rain, there is usually still a blood trail visible on a hard hit deer. You need to mark the trail, and if too dark, come back the next day and expand your search. Good luck on future hunts.