RE: Shoot or pass?
Although its not the prefered shot..I have read an article on the average tracking distance of deer taken with various shots...and the Liver was the shortest distance and regarded the most fatal shot!...go figure..something to do with the arteries to the organ..
If placed in that scenario..and after reading the report Id have no dramas in taking the shot if i was confident of hitting the liver...but..as i probably wouldnt be in a stand,as i cant stay still due to arthritis..id simply move into a better position if possible....obviously deer arent considered as feral pests over there as they are hereand that may come into play...