Thread: Overnight meat recovery - thoughts?

Originally Posted by Shearer

I have recovered animals the following day countless times without issue. I fact some of the best meat I have ever eaten has been from these animals. I think the main consideration is where you shoot it. If it is a clean head/neck shot you will have no worries at all. If the diaphragm/gut cavity is ruptured then overnight shouldn't be an issue as long as you retrieve it before the day begins to warm.

Ok, thanks.
Had the panic set in the other night with it getting dark and was struggling to find the animal. I'll feel a little better knowing I can come back next light and continue the search.