Talk about a buck declining…….

[redblood]

But rut was probably a small part. Deer we know well. Past last yr. Figured he blow up this yr- he did. Went off cams mid november and just came back. Hard to look at. He should have stayed home- i wouldnt have shot him. But someone did. Reckon he can survive?

Night pic is field behind my house. Day pic is a couple of ridges back

 

[nso123]

I'd probably put him out of his misery if I saw him.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Dang that looks like a rough injury to have.

 

[Apostolic Outdoors]

Why wouldn't you shoot him if given the opportunity?

 

[megalomaniac]

Really hard to tell whether he was hit just above the elbow and the rest of the leg is just dangling (if that were the case I don't think he would have lost that much weight) versus hit in the shoulder with a ton of damage under the hide and the leg is paralyzed.

The former and he will recover just fine. The latter is a coinflip. If he does survive, he won't ever be the same.

 

[.243 Deer]

I don't understand why you wouldn't put him out of his misery ? He's a great buck and someone would have to be crazy to pass up a buck that nice. Definitely looks like he got shot. Hopefully he doesn't become coyote food.

 

[cbhunter]

I think he will recover just fine. Injury will show in his rack if he makes it till next year

 

[Antler Daddy]

Nice buck

 

[Dumbluck]

I've never seen this pan out good for the deer when they are hit that high in the leg. I'd try to put a tag on him if you can. He's a stud of an 8 point as is, he will probably hold close and not move much. I'd bet he drops his rack early if you don't shoot him.

 

[Omega]

When I was stationed in Savannah, GA I shot a three-legged doe, stump was healed pretty good. If he survives the yotes he will be just fine, but if I saw him in the field, I would take the shot.

 

[Newt]

Hope you get to kill him soon

 

[redblood]

Oh i will shoot him now for sure. but rarely hunt here. He is a very nice deer but there are older deer around.

 

[redblood]

I'd probably put him out of his misery if I saw him.

For sure

 

[swampbadger]

I think he will recover just fine. Injury will show in his rack if he makes it till next year

My sentiments exactly. He's gonna survive just fine as long he doesn't get hit by a car or a bullet. His rack might not be pretty next season though.

 

[BSK]

I think he will make it. Deer are tough critters.

 

[deerhunter10]

I think he will make it.

 

[recurve60#]

Oh i will shoot him now for sure. but rarely hunt here. He is a very nice deer but there are older deer around.

And this is what deer hunting has become.
No wonder I have quit.
The talk, gibberish and culture just stinks anymore.

 

[redblood]

I think he will make it. Deer are tough critters.

I hope so. I doubt he will be shot, so it will most likely be determined by if he can overcome his mobility issues

 

[redblood]

I think he will make it. Deer are tough critters.

For sure.

 

[redblood]

And this is what deer hunting has become.
No wonder I have quit.
The talk, gibberish and culture just stinks anymore.

What is offensive? Choosing to target older deer on your own farm?