SIL shot a nice deer , the deer reacted like it was a heart shot. Waited 45 min and started looking found 3 good puddles 8 inches in diameter , then drops getting farther apart. Cedars are pretty thick making it hard. It will be his biggest if found. Thx for any help

http://www.texasbloodtrackers.com/find-a-tracking-dog/4582068117

Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess

Called 3 guys off the tracking website, 2 were out of town and the other complained of being old and his dogs pulling on his shoulder. The drone sounds good but I don't have 1 and these cedars and scrub oaks are pretty thick prolly wouldn't see thru it. 3 big puddles of blood then it tapers down over 100 yards.

This guy is an OB poster. Not sure if he covers that area or if he even tracks anymore. I saved his info when he posted it a couple years back. It's worth a phone call though

Clark (21 zero) 315-070 eight

Google Gatesville taxidermy. Call them to see if they know anyone local to the area with a dog.

Wish I would've known about this when I lost one after shooting one with my bow a few years ago...

jaseev said:

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Called 3 guys off the tracking website, 2 were out of town and the other complained of being old and his dogs pulling on his shoulder. The drone sounds good but I don't have 1 and these cedars and scrub oaks are pretty thick prolly wouldn't see thru it. 3 big puddles of blood then it tapers down over 100 yards.

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Get on Facebook and join Texas Blood Tracking Dogs group. Once approved post for a guy in your area and see if you get a better response. Maybe this is more up to date than the list provided? Good luck and come back with the final part of the story when you can!

Got a guy from the facebook page coming to track named Carol Kelly. He seems gung go, I just know if we don't spend the money my SIL will be second guessing it for months to come. It's his first Texas hunting trip and it was an invite , we did everything right and waited over 30 mins. Will update good or bad info and thanks for the suggestions.

My money is on a successful recovery!

Any update?

The deer was not found and the tracker went above and beyond to find it. Track started 8 hrs after initial shot. Now my SIL can know we made a good effort to recover. And on another note the guy turned out to be a good contact for other needs. Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas.

Look for buzzards tomorrow and Saturday?

Then again, if the bullet didn't hit vitals or guts, it's possible the deer will survive.

Bummer. Sorry to hear about the outcome.