This is Joeri with the woodchuck he killed. Sherry Ruggieri's Auggie (FC Augden von Moosbach Zuzelek, ME, RN, VC, BHP-G) won the Buckeye Dachshund Club Invitational trial in 2007 and 2008, http://www.born-to-track.com/book/order-info.htm, Blood tracking wirehaired dachshund (teckels) puppies for sale. Hey Andy,Great story. And, of course, if the arrow is free of blood and/or hair, you know it was a clean miss. Sad news about Deer Search's dachshund Gusto. You might like to use bows to go deer hunting but for this shot, a rifle would be a better choice. Of course, it's common for a deer to appear spooked when missed, even if it has no idea what happened. Some will run away with their tails up after a hit and some will tuck their tails down after a hit. The Boiler RoomI've always classified the vital heart and lungs as the boiler room. Just last year I watched a buck walk away after my shot, seemingly unscathed. Muscular and Skeletal ReactionsOne common muscular and skeletal wound is the back shot. I stood and readied myself as I realized he was a shooter. They run erratically for a brief distance and may change directions repeatedly. Such clues can be extremely helpful in planning your recovery strategy. Blood tracking teckels and the deer they have reco... Another monster buck for David Bell and Quella fro... Cabelas Recon Hunt is an app of choice for Ray Hol... Great pictures of Albis vom Jagdfeld from Montana ... First tracking season for Pi, a young Lab from Geo... Four Reasons Dog Breeders Need a Community of Practice, Storm Notes: Radio Show Tomorrow, Reflections On Winter, Born-to-track: Blood tracking standard wirehaired dachshunds bred for hunting and tracking wounded deer, 2011 Deer Search Blood Tracking Competition Results, Your Daily Wisconsin Outdoor News Update – January 26, 2021, News Briefs and Updates September 16, 2015. Consider the deer's alertness. That the deer often stops in 50 yards or less WAGS it tail a couple times and then walks away. Once the deer stops, it could stand in place for one or more minutes. A deer that flees the scene of a shot with its tail flagging may indicate a clean miss. That deer went about 1/2 mile or so, blood was never too much, and even found this chunk of lung airway along the way. Recently our posts have not been very frequent as we are busy with the two new litters that were born six days apart. I was able to see this from my stand only because I had excellent visibility. You often notice this when the deer exits, since it could favor one leg. Bright-colored blood on your shaft could indicate a lung hit, while darker blood or stomach material are sure signs of an abdomen shot. Craft your shafts for maximum performance in the field. As the deer walks, its back end could appear raised, with the legs in a wide stance. Even when bone is missed, an arrow will inflict major damage to the ham muscle. A paunch-hit deer will usually hunch up and walk or trot away in a humped-up posture. Such was the case for me last season when a 10-pointer came into my grunts. However, if the broadhead takes out only one lung, their reaction could be entirely different. Not knowing this information can result in premature searches and the pushing of wounded deer. Many run hard at first but slow to a walk after a short distance. Major blood indicates a pass-through shot and a hit of a major artery or heart shot. Great tracking post! Sometimes I've been sure of a hit, only to discover a complete and embarrassing miss. For more info or to buy click on the cover. All three have bucked their legs out. The resultant shock paralyzes the deer nervous system grounding it on the spot. He ran hard for 30 yards, then slowed to a staggering walk like someone well over their legal limit of alcohol. The common reaction, exceptions do exist not want to stick around and ask questions ago as stood... 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