Guest grimmy Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I was wondering, how come I was taught to aim behind the front shoulder when shooting broadside, but so many shots on tv are up higher. Also, is that the reason so many deer I see shot on tv drop in their tracks? Is this a spine shot? Thank- you, and love watching all your shows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well Grimmy, you were taught right. As far as the tv shows there alot of different reasons 1) is when the deer reacts to the shot it drops down to push off to run ( some say the duck the arrow ) I think the deer doesent know that a arrow is on the way but just wants to get out of there. Sometime in the heat of the moment the hunter just shoots high , excitement, angle of the shot etc. hope that helps! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to the forums grimmy. I am not a pro staffer, but might be able to add a little here. If you are talking about rifle shots, some hunters do prefer a high shoulder shot and yes it can damage the spine resulting in a deer dropping. The behind the shoulder shot is a better option though in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grimmy Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I know about arrow ducking, I was talking about rifle shots. It seems like almost all shots on tv the animal almost always drops in their tracks when rifle shot. I really appreciate your reply...Grimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 an animal dropping in its tracks, with an arrow, is generally a spine shot. you were taught correctly to shoot behind the front leg. go for the lungs, middle of the chest. works every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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