I've shot several from a treestand, and they've all run FROM the shot except one. The one that didn't run from the shot totally freaked out. Ran in circles, growling to beat heck, going up on it's hind legs clawing at the air. When it finally bolted, it ran right at my tree and slammed into it with it's front shoulder breaking the arrow off (the arrow stuck in the opposite shoulder after popping it's balloons).It only made it about 50 yards before giving the death growl and piling up. Watching that reaction totally cured me of wanting to stick one on the ground. I carry a .308 encore pistol for on the ground bear opportunities while going to-from the stand.