The fact remains that anyone is entitled to shoot a deer wherever they want to. If you want to take shots at a deer's shoulder, go ahead. I however don't agree witha shot to the shoulder, especially if a shot to the vitals is offered.
I have also learned not to (take a head on shot)shoot a deerthat is standing facing you.And I would definately not recomend taking this shotwith a bow. I think odds are that you could kill the animal, but I also think odds are you could more likely wound the animal. Just because it's been seen onmany hunting shows, doesn't mean that its right. I seen guys on hunting shows take shots at running deer and kill them. This however doesn't mean that I will start shooting at running deer just because I seen it on television.
I believe I still uphold the values of what I was taught when I took my hunter's safety course.

If you wanna shoot them in the shoulder go ahead. It's each hunter's choice where and howthey place there shots. Just like how some hunters attempt to sight in their rifles or shotguns just before the season, and at the end of the day they still can'thit paper. But you will see them out on opening day with a that same exact gun that theyare perfectly awarethat it cannot shoot accurately. That also is up to them.To me this is irresponsiblity no matter what way you look at it. I alsofeel that it is irresponsible for a hunter to (take head on shots at deer, or shoot at a running deer, or shoot at a deer when a house is directly behind the deer) it is the hunter's responsibilityhave the patience and wait for a better shot (regardless)

Its just my personal opinion that a shoulder shot might not be the wisest of choices, especially with a bow.