Straight Down Shot
10-01-2007, 01:30 PM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
RE: Straight Down Shot
That's a non shot to me, will not take it, I have a buddy that has, with bad results....Might try putting some doe pee (not estrus) out about 15 yards away to attract her to that area, giving you a shot.....If legal, a couple hands full of corn will do the same thing....Or, carry a climber and move 15 yards away....
10-01-2007, 03:35 PM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 457
RE: Straight Down Shot
Sit on the ground behind a bush with a fair view of the trail....
Seriously... You've got a 1/2" wide chance of not having to trail that animal for hundreds of yards.... What can I say, I'm lazy...
Seriously... You've got a 1/2" wide chance of not having to trail that animal for hundreds of yards.... What can I say, I'm lazy...
10-01-2007, 03:52 PM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2006
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Posts: 250
RE: Straight Down Shot
ORIGINAL: OGW
I'd be tempted to wait even if it's so they are only slightly farther out from your stand. In all likelyhood they will turn a little bit and allow for a higher percentage shot. I'd shoot...but I would wait until thier 5+yards out and aim off center for the heart so theres a better chance of getting a pass through and a better blood trail.
I'd be tempted to wait even if it's so they are only slightly farther out from your stand. In all likelyhood they will turn a little bit and allow for a higher percentage shot. I'd shoot...but I would wait until thier 5+yards out and aim off center for the heart so theres a better chance of getting a pass through and a better blood trail.
Bring some clippers and a trimming pole out there as well to give yourself some more shooting windows. But in the meantime, practice for those straight down shots before you try one on a deer.
10-01-2007, 03:56 PM
#14
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Posts: 251
RE: Straight Down Shot
I most definately would not shoot the spine. I have shot the spine on accident and all it does is paralyze them, then you have to do a follow up shot thus lenghtening the suffering of the deer. I recommend waiting until the deer gives you a better shot or dont shoot at all
