An infrequent occurrence. I saw one like that and asked a local known wildlife biologist, he explained what it was. I think you can google it and find the answer. He told me not to waste my tag on it just to bring it in for sampling.
What D79 says. I shot a Mule deer buck on Dec. 26th with a muzzy and he was with a rather large harem (20-25). There are not as many mulies in that area and that's why there is a limited number of hard to draw tags. There have been documented Mule deer kills in every SD county.
Good for you! I am approaching the time when I keep turning the poundage down until I can't guarantee good performance, then I will have to use the dreaded and hated x bow. Might not ever get there, I hope.
I think the holes can be different based on shape and the pressure might be getting powder burn residue. Someone with more intelligence would probably answer this question better.
I know this is the Deer forum but that's what I am hunting when these events happen so here you go. Couple of weeks ago I am sitting in this stand and I spot a couple of deer out about 100 yds feeding in previously flooded area that has good green grass growing now. I spied a turkey in this same...
Took an older 4x4 out of the gene pool tonight. Not a monster but probably a 175 lb. First ingredient in deer jerky is deer. Called a small one in this morning and this one tonight. I always believed they are more vulnerable pre rut when they are looking for the first receptive doe. Travelers if...