6yr old says thanks to head shooters.

nctaxi · 11-04-2007, 07:33 PM

Today I had a guy bring in a nice deer that his son shot yesterday. His son is 6 and shot it, with dads help, using a muzzleloader. Real cool story and a heck of a first buck......

So I proceeded to skin it, after appropriate paperwork, and hit soemthing hard at the jaw. I knew that something wasn't right, having skinned one or two out before. So I took my time and guess what I found......

And the trojectory.......

So for those of you who ever thought of head shots, think about how much suffering this deer went through. I am amazed at how tough these animals are!!! How he could chew or even eat is a testimony at just how much they have to endure everyday. I called the guy and told him the story... he's convinced it was meant to be for his son.

Matt/TN · 11-04-2007, 07:36 PM

WOW! So was the wound closed up or did it look like something recent. That's impressive, and what's also cool is that the Muzzy looks like it's in alright shape.

nctaxi · 11-04-2007, 07:39 PM

The entrance hole was healed over but where the broadhead was, it was real nasty and swollen. Definetly this year.

PA Bow/Flinter · 11-04-2007, 07:40 PM

WOW!!! That is a true testimony to how tough deer are.

popeandyoungchaser · 11-04-2007, 07:42 PM

Well take that muzzy and put some new blades in it!! No really head shots are a terrible idea with a bow and the only time i take them with a gun is if it is the only shot i have on a wounded deer! I am comfident enough with a gun to make that shot at a reasonable yardage.

livbucks · 11-04-2007, 07:42 PM

I would have liked to see the entrance wound and how it was healed.

nctaxi · 11-04-2007, 07:47 PM

Sorry I never took pics of the entrance hole cause it was healed over and barely noticeable. Truly a tough animal.

mohunter82 · 11-04-2007, 07:54 PM

man that should be a pretty good testimony for muzzy though. that thing would have had to went through alot of bone there. They really are some tough creatures.

M77man · 11-04-2007, 07:57 PM

My guess is that it was just a bad shot that went wrong. I can't imagine any bow hunter taking a head or neck shot?

Tikka 30-06 · 11-04-2007, 08:21 PM

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ORIGINAL: M77man

My guess is that it was just a bad shot that went wrong. I can't imagine any bow hunter taking a head or neck shot?

Not everyone has been enlightened by huntingnet. You'd be suprised at what some people do, its sad really.