This happened a few yrs. back. Two friends were hunting from pine trees (in Maine), not tree stands, but physically sitting in hugh pine trees. There were about 125 yds away from each other and nowhere within sight. There was no question or concern for safety. At 9:30am one fired one shot and saw the deer continue to run. The other called over and finally met the one who fired. The one who fired said he thought he hit the deer, it felt like a good shot but hopes he would find it. The other hunter (who never did see the deer in all the excitement) said "you're deer is over that ridge 60 yds away dead"....They both walked over and there was an 8 pointer lying dead on the ground....What was his explanation for being so sure? Not meant to be a test...just thought I would get you thinking, 'cause it's that "thinking time" of the year.