Toneloc
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My son had some success last night in PA. Cold afternoon, around 15F to start and dropped to 10F. Public land …we jumped a few deer on way into the spot and kinda felt like our odds where low. His attitude was not the best after that happened….but to his credit, he turned it around. By 4:50 he was getting really cold. Told him we could leave, but he wanted to stay…..At 5:10 heard some crunching behind us and a deer came less than 10 yds but no way for him to get around. It gave us a quick blow and ran off. Then a few minutes later more crunching father out in front. First a yearling then a nice adult doe at about 60 yds. He had a good rest and has shown me he can do it, so gave him the green light. 70 grns of 2f with a .530 prb. Hit the shoulder on near side, clipped the heart and deflected back. Deer cartwheeled on the hit, but got up and ran. Heard a crash so picked up trail immediately. Very tough blood trail. Snow spotty at best. Ended up jumping her, so backed out for a couple hours. Went back in around 730pm and finally pieced it together one blood spec and kicked up spot at a time. She was stiff as a board when we found her. She did a circle and ended up 50 yds from the truck…worked out well. Was a very exciting hunt on the ground….happy to find her. Proud Dadalo…