We've been fortunate in and around area when it comes to disease, none that I know of really. I would almost bet my life that it was shot placement. Our neighbors like to shoot at whatever they please and thats alll fine and dandy, but they dont always make the most ethical shot. Its like I said before, it will happen or has happened to all of us so we cant get upset. It just turns your stomach in knots when your lookin' for those antlers NOT attached to their heads.