Wow. I can't believe this thread. Last nite I got my first bow kill. A doe at about 28 yards. High shot hit her spine, paralyzing from shoulders back. She was kicking her front legs pretty good and thrashing around. I went through a bunch of scenarios - jump on her back and cut her throat, shoot her in the heart or neck, get a big stick and try to break her neck.... I figured the hoofs seemed a bit risky - wouldn't do either of us any good for both of us to be maimed. When I'd get in front of her she would start flailing about so I decided to shoot her in the neck/head from behind. I don't know if this was good or not but I did it. First shot to neck just below head didn't put her down. Second shot didn't break her neck but must have hit an artery. She died in about 30 seconds. It was a bittersweet moment. The exhileration of my first bow kill against the suffering of an animal. Hope I don't have to make that decision again, but I did the best I could as fast as I could so I can live with it. This is a GREAT site to learn from some great people and what I consider some great hunters. Thanks to all and Happy New Year.