Originally Posted By: Bluegillerkiller
Button buck was nothing but bones and head when I found him coyotes must of jumped him right after I got out he bled out alot then jumped ran about 200 yds and stopped or was brought down you could tell there was a tussle he didn't stand a chance.. Sucks perfect eater size..


This is really common around Central IL for sure - I haven't felt comfortable letting one 'bleed out' overnight in years. Too many guys around here end up finding feet and ears the next morning. A coyote pack can make short work of a deer carcass in the timber where nothing will interrupt them.

Dale

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