If I have to shoot one on the other side I'll do it but I won't cross where I can see a lot of mud & the water is deep, I'll just float he deer down stream until I get in a shallow spot where I can get in out pretty easy. I've done it before. This was my first & last attempt at a deep water crossing with a great deal of mud on both sides.

There's also one other option, I can ride a couple of miles & cross over to the other side on the 4 wheeler & probably reach it that way, I've done it once before. I'll be a little more alert this time for sure. Got a new secret weapon today, a new set of very fast Croc's! I'm ready to go back out.
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Dick