Shot a small buck, haven't found him, how long will the meat be good???

[firefighter4607]

A buck is a buck no matter how big. It is sad that you didn't get to enjoy his backstrap. You are a great person to look that long! My hat is off to you for your hard work to find your deer!

[N7XW]

Thanks firefighter, appreciate it.

[sebek556]

  I know I'm just a dude on the net, but trust me on the superglue. As long as it good and cleaned out just take and glue it shut. It will hold it shut for about 5-7 days which is plenty of time for the healing process to kick in after that you'll be good to go.

[N7XW]

I know I'm just a dude on the net, but trust me on the superglue. As long as it good and cleaned out just take and glue it shut. It will hold it shut for about 5-7 days which is plenty of time for the healing process to kick in after that you'll be good to go.

I'll toss it in the pack for next time.  Luckily it's not affecting my shooting.  I practiced this evening out to 60 yards and I'm still on the money.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Good job, glad you were able to get some closure. 

[winshooter88]

Super glue was used some during the Vietnam war to close wounds because it formed a better seal and was more resistant to infections than sutures. They actually make a medical version of super glue called Dermabond which is supposed to be better to use to close cuts and wounds.

Good job staying with it and finding the deer.

[N7XW]

Thanks guys.

[Kowsrule30]

Good work!!! Glad you got.... Wasn't looking good there for you....      

[dawn2dusk]

Very impressed with your efforts and commitment to recovering your trophy! You did what many would not do. Way to set a good example for fellow hunters. Its just one of the things bow hunters will have to deal with and i feel you made the best choice you could have made and again I commend you for your efforts and congrats on finding him.

[N7XW]

Thanks.

[C-Money]

Glad you found your tropthy! Also glad you have piece of mind. Congrats!

[mfswallace]

N7XW-

U should shoot Austinsmm a pm about how to do the right thing!!!!!

Great Job and Great Buck!!! 

Go get yourself a nice Elk!!!

[Bob33]

N7XW, now that the dust has settled a bit (hopefully), and when you have some time to reflect, I would be interested in hearing your perspective on this issue: how do you compare the satisfaction of finding the first deer you shot to the fact that you gave up the opportunity to feed you family with venison by hunting for a second deer?

For the record, I think you went far beyond what the vast majority of hunters would do in searching for your deer, and I applaud you for it. I also would not have faulted you for shooting another deer to fill your freezer after making a reasonable effort to search for the first.

What advice would you give to another hunter in a similar situation?

[N7XW]

N7XW, now that the dust has settled a bit (hopefully), and when you have some time to reflect, I would be interested in hearing your perspective on this issue: how do you compare the satisfaction of finding the first deer you shot to the fact that you gave up the opportunity to feed you family with venison by hunting for a second deer?

For the record, I think you went far beyond what the vast majority of hunters would do in searching for your deer, and I applaud you for it. I also would not have faulted you for shooting another deer to fill your freezer after making a reasonable effort to search for the first.

What advice would you give to another hunter in a similar situation?

Will get back to you on this...

[ctwiggs1]

N7  -  haven't had a chance to put in my 

Thank you for posting all your efforts on this.  I know someone has already used this thread as an example of what to do, since we all-to-often see what NOT TO DO.

Thank you for sticking with it!  You're a great example to other hunters.

ctwiggs1