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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Tbob on August 05, 2016, 04:41:29 PM

Title: Shooting bucks in there bed?
Post by: Tbob on August 05, 2016, 04:41:29 PM: So I'm going on a archery mule deer hunt in a few weeks. Just curious, if I put a buck to bed, stalk in and get lucky enough for a shot, does anyone shoot them in there bed or wait for them to stand? Thanks.
My dog was laying next to me the other night and it got me thinking, I noticed his elbow was covering his vitals, I'm thinkin the same might be for a bedded buck if laying in a similar postion. Thanks!
Title: Re: Shooting bucks in there bed?
Post by: jackelope on August 05, 2016, 04:43:50 PM: A very variable situation.
Obviously if the vitals were covered, not a good shot. How close, how good of a shot, vitals open, etc? It would all have to be right, but I'd do it.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 05, 2016, 04:49:17 PM: That would make a good "put the dot where you aim" pic topic and discussion.
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Post by: buglebuster on August 05, 2016, 04:59:08 PM: If you come in from above them, which I assume you will on mule deer, you may very well be able to get a good vital hit from shooting down.
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Post by: Timberstalker on August 05, 2016, 05:29:01 PM: The positive part is that generally if they are bedded they aren't on alert.

I've killed multiple animals in there beds with Archery, Muzzy and rifle and always had a positive result.

If you can be patient, and wait it out for the perfect opportunity, I think it's a very viable option.
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Post by: sliverthrower on August 05, 2016, 07:28:17 PM: Down side of that shot if from above high probability of no exit hole therefor no blood trail. From side easy to deflect arrow by a rib depending on how your quarry laying. That one made for a long track to get another arrow into him. By way shoot 70#,450grain coc fixed blade! Was very surprised by that one.
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Post by: coachcw on August 05, 2016, 08:40:13 PM: Run him ! And nock another arrow quick !
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 05, 2016, 08:42:01 PM: :yeah:
If you can poke the lungs then let er fly!
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Post by: Scottystyle on August 06, 2016, 08:55:46 PM: Glad you didn't do a test shot on the dog to find out :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: PolarBear on August 06, 2016, 09:10:37 PM: I have always made them stand up first then dropped them right back down.
Title: Re: Shooting bucks in there bed?
Post by: Tbob on August 08, 2016, 09:28:16 AM: Quote from: Scottystyle on August 06, 2016, 08:55:46 PM
Glad you didn't do a test shot on the dog to find out :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Ha! So is the dog! I was poking him in the leg/ribs with my finger while he was laying there, he gave me that "what are you doing dude" look.
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Post by: Rainier10 on August 08, 2016, 09:48:21 AM: I have only shot one in it's bed. I really struggled trying to get a good line on the vitals. I was steep uphill above him. Pretty much shot close to spine down. Arrow did go through but stayed in him for the 40 yard dash until he tipped over.

A few years before I had whistled to get a deer out of his bed for the shot and he came up to his feet and bolted all in one motion, never got a shot. That is why I decided to take the shot in the bed the next time.
Title: Re: Shooting bucks in there bed?
Post by: Scottystyle on August 09, 2016, 02:54:08 PM: Quote from: Tbob on August 08, 2016, 09:28:16 AM
Quote from: Scottystyle on August 06, 2016, 08:55:46 PM
Glad you didn't do a test shot on the dog to find out :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Ha! So is the dog! I was poking him in the leg/ribs with my finger while he was laying there, he gave me that "what are you doing dude" look.
HAHA.... Only of they really knew :chuckle: :chuckle: One time a few years back I was by my fence talking to the neighbor who was a non hunter. He saw me bring my deer home, and was curious what I do with it. I told him I butcher it myself, and was showing him ( using my dog ) as the prop, showing where the different cuts of meat are :chuckle: :chuckle: It wasn't until I said ribs, my dog got excited .... She always gets ribs ... That I realized what I was doing :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: