He can say it probably because he's read the scientific data available on how arrows kill, how a body shuts down, how there are not nerve endings except on the surface of an animal etc etc etc. Obviously you don't know any of this. Also obvious, you've probably never cut yourself with a broadhead or razor. Obviously you've never been shot, wounded or been hit with shrapnel. The point of entry pretty much goes dead, no feeling for a while. Oh sure, if it's a crappy hit someones going to hurt. But as Arthur states, if the arrow is placed properly, the animal is unconscious within seconds and dead shortly after. You say this is not a Peta question, you sound almost Peta brain yourself. Arthur gave you an answer you didn't like. That's because you don't know the fact. Further more, I doubt you've shot many deer much less watched any die in agony. Arthur doesn't have to leave the forum, he knows. Truth would be better served if you left.