After the shot - From tracking to field dressing- Deer Recovery

Tracking & Deer Recovery:

• Tracking Wounded Whitetail Deer

Out of respect for the wildlife we hunt, we should make every effort possible to find the game we have shot. From the moment we raise our hunting weapon of choice the tracking process begins.

• Using A Tracking Stick to Track Animals

A tracking stick can be an effective tool to track animals. This article teaches you how to do it

• Recovering A Deer After The Shot

You’ve just shot the deer that you’ve patiently waited hours to find. You’re excited and your anticipation is high, but you know that you have to exercise restraint and the proper course of action to track your deer

• Aging A Whitetail From By Tooth Wear

The most widely accepted method for determining the age of a deer is the Severinghaus Aging Technique of Tooth Wear. It is very accurate up to two years of age but there is only a 40% likelihood of determining the correct age of a deer over the age of two using that method.

• After The Shot -Field Dressing a Whitetail

Gutting or field dressing is very similar for either a buck or a doe -- just that some of the plumbing is different. But basically it's the same procedure for either. A critical rule --and we will keep harping on this -- is be careful in your cuts, so as to not puncture the stomach, the bladder, or the intestines.

• Boone & Crockett Scoring Sheet

Boone & Crockett records includes trophies taken by bow, rifle, hand gun and other methods. Download the whitetail scoring sheet here.

• Pope & Young Scoring Sheet

Pope & Young is probally the most recognized record book for bow hunters. Her you can download the Pope & Young Scoring Sheet For Whitetail deer

• Tracking A Wounded Whitetail Deer

The first thing any good hunter knows about tracking a wounded deer is that tracking starts way before you take your shot! Make sure you know the general terrain in the area, including any particular landmarks like a fallen tree, a special type of rock formation, or a marsh.

• The Hour Glass Rule: Deer Recovery Made Simple

All hunters want fast, humane deaths for their quarry. But there are times that no matter how many things you do right, things go wrong. The biggest factor in finding wounded deer is time.

• Aging Venison

How long should you let your deer hang before cutting up meat? That’s a tough question. The best answer is, it depends.

• Finding A Wounded Deer

Tracking a deer begins at the practice range. But even great archers and shooters can find themselves tracking deer. Check out this step-by-step guide to finding your deer fast.

• Recovering Gut Shot Deer

Preventing gut shots is the first step but if you hit a deer too far back, recovering the deer should be your number one priority. The good news is with today’s broadheads, the chances of recovering a poorly hit deer are still pretty good.