You probably hit high on the shoulder. I did the exact same thing about 5 years ago. Above the spine, no bone damage, just muscle. Good news, buck lived. Had a nice scar. We got pics of him for 2 years until he vanished.
More of a refund would be nice but I would rather have the points or the opportunity to purchase one this fall. That way we have a good chance in next years draw. Hoping the supervisor gives me some good news.
Question for my Hunt Talk friends. So, we were severely impacted by the hurricane. My brother's business was completely wiped out. We have the non resident big game combo but the chances of us being able to come are very slim. Almost impossible for us to get him relocated, plus the financial...
We truck camp for the most part. Changed the nozzle on a 2 gallon yard sprayer to one that you would use on a kitchen sink. Just heat up some water and put in the tank, pump it up, ready for a shower.
When you live in an area that is infested with those bastards and a source of income for many are crops, I can tell you what the opinion of most is, shoot every single one. Regardless of what time of the year. If you want to eat it, go right ahead. If not, throw it in a ditch for the buzzards...