BLOOD GUIDE

READ THE SIGN • RECOVER YOUR DEER

When you shoot a deer, the color, consistency, and amount of blood tells you a lot about hit placement and how long you should wait before trailing.

⚠️ The Big Rule Most Hunters Ignore

If you're unsure:

👉 Wait longer than you think you should.

The #1 reason deer are lost isn't poor shot placement — it's tracking too soon.

🔍 Extra Clues Besides Blood

White, hollow hairLow brisket hit

Brown coarse hairBack hit

Short gray hairShoulder hit

Hard sprint then crashLikely lung/heart

Slow walk, head lowLiver hit

Hunched backGut hit

🦌 Personal Rule of Thumb

If I don't see the deer fall and I'm not 100% sure it was lungs:

I wait.

You only get one chance to track that deer correctly.