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Old 11-14-2005 | 02:03 PM
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badshotbob
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ORIGINAL: BobCo19-65

They teach you a skull shot is a clean killing shot with a bow where you're from?
Is that a question? I was referring to indivuals who would advocate taking the head shot (re-taking the bowhunter education course).

Most of the information here is pretty good.
http://www.nbef.org/deer_java.html
Ah. My apologies. I agree.

That's a good site you gave and has some good info. Here's a bit of advice from that site.

Where to Aim - Broadside


Bow: Broadside game represents the best bow shot because it requires the least amount of penetration to reach the vital organs, which is especially important in large big game animals. The broadside shot is also the best single angle for accomplishing a double-lung hit, resulting in the collapse of both lungs. Find the best aiming point on a deer or other hooved big game by picking a spot halfway up the side of the animal and about a hand's width behind the hollow of the shoulder. Or, in your mind's eye, eliminate the head, neck and tail. Then, divide the animal equally both vertically and horizontally. Hold on the spot where these imaginary lines cross, then aim about six inches forward. This is called the "cross hairs" method of picking a spot. Both methods will help you put an arrow in the center of the vital area by enabling you to pick a spot rather than shooting at the whole animal. Remember, an arrow will penetrate the ribs, but be careful to avoid the shoulder bone. Wait until the near leg is forward and concentrate on a spot behind the shoulder. Avoid head and neck shots when bowhunting. The brain and spine are small targets protected by heavy bone. The only artery of any size in the neck is the carotid artery (which in a deer is only the size of your bowstring). Wait for the chest shot behind the shoulder!
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