Guest GooseHunterJr Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Do not look at the size of the animal, but more how he is standing. Would you take a shot with a bow at 25yds? This is what I was given on staurday.....this is not the animal just a picture I found my bull was standing inbetween two tress? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otdrzmn04 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? looking at the comp i would say no cause the animal doesnt know your there......but in the field i would take it i think....double standard i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? i would put it right between his front legs...its not realy the "best" shot but i would feel confident that i could put him down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? How far away was he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? Hutchies....Did you read the whole quote? ... It says..."Would you take a shot with a bow at 25yds.?" You were looking at the rack weren't you? Maybe it should have been a reading exercise that asked you to quote it without looking at the animal in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? I would at 25 yards. Thats a fairly large target still on an elk. P.C. answer would be. "No; wait for the broad side shot." Yea right. Take the KILL shot when its presented to you, your not hunting for the camera... JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? With a rifle, yes....with a bow, not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? Actually I looked at where you said look at more how he was standing. Then I looked at the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? git' 'im right above the eye!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? if that was the only shot i could get yes i would, but would hope he'd turn broad side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? At that distance I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? I would hold it on him and when he turned let him have it ... hes not alarmed there and there is absolutely no reason to rush a great bull like that Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? Not that far 5 yards closer and i would take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? No. I have seen the results of shots like this. Yes it can be a killing shot. Forget about how well you shoot when practicing. This is a hunting situation and even the yardage is probably in question. Unless you hit the heart or a major artery you may well have a long and tedious tracking job and I can almost guarantee the bull will not get closer to the road. A 50% recovery rate would be about all that I would expect from what I have seen or from the tales I have heard. Would all of you who would take the shot do the same if it were a cow? Respect the game you hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Would you?? i dunno depends on the time i guess i would have to say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? Gun, Yes in a split second. Bow, I don't think so. I think I would wait or pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? I would hope for a broadside as most would, but I'd take it cow or bull. I love the meat not the horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketdoc Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? I would have to wait on him just a little longer,but easier said then done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? at about 30 I would take him...I would want to make sure I had a solid hit on em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? with a high powered rifle yes, but with a bow, no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? I would say no, if your shot isn't dead center, you run the chance of hitting only one lung, then you might as well kiss that bull goodbye.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? no shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyBucks Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Would you?? I would pass too. A perfect shot would be deadly, but in a hunting situation things don't always work out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MagnusBro Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Re: Would you?? NO. NOT ONLY IS IT WRONG, BUT MY DAD WOULD KICK MY BUTT ALL THE WAY HOME AND BACK AGAIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Re: Would you?? If your bow is tuned properly, sharp broadhead, and you've practiced enough there's no reason anyone would have to pass on that shot. I doubt it would stand there and just let you draw without bolting...but if you were drawn already break out the bone saw At 25yds the size of the target area on that Elk's chest is fairly close to the entire broadside lungshot area on a whitetail....He's Dead Meat ...and No Dogdoc...I would'nt aim for dead center in the Neck (even though I killed a deer @ 35yds with that shot) I never once thought while dragging his heavy dead butt out of the woods..."I wish I had waited for a broadside shot". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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