My first deer, 4 years ago I took a shoulder shot, knew I hit him hard right were I wanted. 12 guage w/ slug here in Ohio ,before I had by smoke pole.

You would be amazed at how fast a dear can move with one leg completely detached. Pushed him out of some water 2 hrs after the shot and lost him not to find him until 3 days later after the coyotes got to him. That's the type of day that makes you mad and alittle sad....

I now go for heart / lung shot with both my bow and guns.