Top Shot and Lessons Learned
All, just sharing my 2 cents this season. I am hearing a LOT of stories of poor shots. For those making mistakes continuously, read, practice, and dedicate to improve; these animals deserve it. I have placed several poor shots but I have been very fortunate to recover everything except a turkey 2 years ago. This is not luck, this is dedication to the animal. I stopped hunting after I hit that bird and searched the entire hunt for this bird. Here is what I am hearing this year, I shot it perfect straight down through. IMO this is a terrible shot because you pull fat and intestines through the bottom clogging the exit hole resulting in 0 blood. I have heard this story too many times. You don't need to be 30 feet in the tree. 23 is where I am comfortable. Second thing, know where you hit the deer. This provides you with a timetable for getting out of your stand. Lastly, spread the knowledge and improve our sport. Good luck.