I hit a deer during archery season in what I call the "no zone." I hit him above the vitals and behind the shoulder. I followed small amounts of his blood for two days. He went down then up and down again. I finally lost his blood and track in some shale rock. I went back a few days later looking for him or birds and found nothing. Anyway, I felt confident he was still alive. Now my buddy has a rifle tag in the same area. Being that he was a very nice deer I would like to relocate him. Does anyone have some knowledge regarding what he might have done as far as blowing out of the country or returning to his normal pattern after eight weeks? Do they usually relocate just to go heal up or permanently relocate? Like I said I went back about five days after the shot and could not find any sign of him. Basically, should I bother looking where he was?
Thanks,
Tony
Thanks,
Tony