Matthewsboy what is tallow? I could see the fletchings of the arrow sticking out of the deer and more than half of the arrow. It looked as if it never punctured the other side. Also I am pretty sure I didnt not hit above the spine, I could see the arrow and I was on the ground, it was dead center heigh wise it looked. The arrow hit right in the center of the body height wise and a little far back (but no bile on the arrow). Could this deer be running on adrenaline?