Today on the show I’m joined by Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to get an absolute masterclass on everything he’s learned about handling the moments leading up to a shot on an animal, and everything to do afterwards to ensure a successful recovery.
Subjects Discussed
- What to expect from Deercast Track and why tracking deer
- What the younger version of Mark Drury was like when it came to the moment of truth
- How Mark got better at handling his nerves before shooting a deer
- The checklist Mark goes through before shooting an animal
- How to know when to draw your bow
- Understanding deer posture and body language before a shot
- Recommendations on improving your shot process with a firearm
- What to pay attention in the immediate seconds after a shot
- What you can tell about your shot based off how a deer runs off
- What to learn from the site of impact and arrow
- How to decipher information from blood color and other sign along a trail
- The proper amount of time to wait before tracking
- The optimum number of people to take on a track job
- Ideas for recovering a deer after you lose blood