i think it was atleast 100 yards or more...time the arrow upon hearing the release to when you see the deer jump...deduct maybe 1 second (slow human reactions and the reaction of the deer) and your at about 1.4 or so...300 ft, 1.4 seconds..looks like a fast bow...should be about right...

as for taking the shot i would not have, but i know many people who can shoot that far and make decent groups...think everyone was way to quick to judge the person...unless you know him...as for me i don't and would probably give him benefit of the doubt..