I realize that does aren't being reported. I guess I've never had a problem killing a deer with my recurves or longbows. I've killed them with a compound one year just to try it and it was OK but I didn't feel I got an advantage from doing it with wheels & pulleys. About the only thing it did was lengthen my comfortable shot distance to 25 yds. from 20 & under. I still think the hunter makes the hunt and not the equipment. As for needing to kill a buck to feel successful...nah. I haven't felt that way for 20 yrs.