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Offline herdbull33

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Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« on: September 05, 2013, 04:58:31 PM »
Was setup waiting for them to start moving. Suddenly heard some mews, bugles and a whole lot of shale rock sliding down. I made a move and took a shot on a moving spike. He wouldn't stop to my cow call. I hit him a little far back. Tracked his blood trail for 5 hrs then went back the next morning to find nothing. Would've been my first elk. I feel terrible.
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2013, 05:00:01 PM »
Where are you at?  There is plenty of huntwa members that can help track.  If I was close to you I would be out now :tup:
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2013, 05:04:56 PM »
 :yeah:
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2013, 05:11:51 PM »
 :bash: :bash: :bash:

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2013, 05:19:18 PM »
Get a few guys out there and start a grid search before its too late.

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2013, 05:26:03 PM »
Sorry you lost him
Maybe someone has a dog you can use to help??

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2013, 05:39:49 PM »
Where are you? If you're close I can help.

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2013, 05:42:41 PM »
Hunt wa search party, UNITE
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2013, 05:54:49 PM »
Hunt wa search party, UNITE

Exactly   
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2013, 05:57:14 PM »
Too bad he's not looking at his post, seems like a lot of guys out there could help recover that soon to be if not dead already elk.
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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2013, 05:58:24 PM »
#1) that sucks
#2) it happens
#3) keep trying, get help if you can
#4) learn from this - don't shoot at moving animals with a bow!

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2013, 05:59:16 PM »
Im sorry to hear this. With the rain coming it is so important to get help right away. Those of us that have been there before know the feeling. Dont be to shy to ask for help. And please don't kick this poor guy while he's down.

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2013, 06:03:38 PM »
Anyone try sending him a pm or email?  Anyone have his phone # that can call him and tell him to post up here where he's at so folks can go help him?

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Re: Shot one and couldn't find it...:(
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2013, 06:05:07 PM »
Im sorry to hear this. With the rain coming it is so important to get help right away. Those of us that have been there before know the feeling. Dont be to shy to ask for help. And please don't kick this poor guy while he's down.
i wasn't trying to kick him, I've been in his shoes before, as have most experienced bow hunters. I just see guys that want to help and I wish they could.  :tup:
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