Originally Posted by hubby11

I agree with the above. I have shot smallish does at less than 50 yards, jellified their insides and yet they still run over 100 yards just like you said. But I think sometimes shooting at significant range, with proper shot placement, can increase the odds of DRTs. The reason being, the deer is less likely to associate being shot with the rapport of the rifle and less likely to have an "adrenaline run."