ORIGINAL: Germ
Atlas were I have the issue who decsides what is good or bad?
There is certainly plenty of grey area.........without complicating the thread beyond use I would say that hard quartering to, straight down, neck, and head on are pretty universally called "bad" (meaning high % for bad outcome)............almost forgot the ever popular way too far shot where a deer's rack suddenly doubles the hunter's effective range
Atlas made a terrific shot this year by his descrption, one I would not even consider to take. Does that make it a bad shot? I think it's not my place to judge anyone's shot as good or bad. I have my defination and Atlas has his.
That's fair...............and a good point. I don't view the shot I took and made as a "bad" shot because I had a broadside look at the vitals.........I see the shot I made as a difficult one. I guess the difference in my mind is that if the shot is made it is a high % quick kill........similar to your sneaking an arrow through a 4" hole. If broadside vitals are within your capabilities then I see it as a "good" shot.
This is the quicksand grey area I tried to avoid earlier.
One point not covered is how equipment these days factors into people's belief in what they can or can't do from the treetops. My Summit had as much to do with my deer kill this year as anything else...........if I was in a little portable or something that deer walks. Fast bows, big sharp heads, sturdy stands and good camo all lead to increased confidence (right or wrong).