Archery Shot Placement Deer
Shot placement on deer?
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We know broadsided archery shots are the greatest we could ask for, but what about the front chest, "back side" or even head and spinal shots?
We want humane quick kills. What works considering that?
For starters its important to note that most of these shots should NOT be done unless you know your equipment and your shooting ablitity and can hit these targets with a high percentage of accuracy. Now with that said there are several possible shots.
A Possible neck shot on a whitetail deer, is aiming for the "patch" this will drop the deer quick if done correctly. Even if you miss and hit a little low it will do the job, I have gotten a deer this way with a rifle but am not ready to even consider it with a bow.
A spinal shot will also be lethal but there is the chance of damaging the backstraps when doing this shot. Again I've done this with a rifle and was lethal and a quick clean kill. still have not progressed far enough with the bow to even consider this.
Distance is also a HUGE factor, over 20 yards and i would not try this at all. 30 maybe 40 yards for the standard broadside because if I am not 100% sure that the deer or other big game will not go down quickly I will not shoot Its not worth it. If you screw up your chasing a wounded animal and thats not ethical. If you can doing quick DON"T SHOOT.
These shots are possible but NOT recommended if you don't know your shooting skill. Its better to see MANY MANY deer and not shoot and go home with nothing than to shoot and wound. Hunting is more than getting the animal its being in touch with nature... Getting a deer is just a bonus.
Thank you
Dan
Shot Placement
