RE: Average shot distance
I havn't kept track but I would say there has only been a small amount over 20 yards and only one over 30 yards.
I think stand placement has as much to do with shot distance as anything. I tend to place my stand in funnel areas where you know where the deer will be. This year we have several stands in fence rows or edge of timbers. The shots will still be under 30 yards but the stand I was in last night will be 25 to 30 yard shots.