I posted a thread about a questionable shot, and my setup used to make and kill the deer. My goal was not for youth hunter or a new hunter to stick a heavy arrow and crank bows up and fling away.

My goal was to show knowing what your setups can do,knowinganatomy of a whitetail is key when hunting. I have been on otherend of that same shot with a lighter arrow (and a smaller deer)it was 15 years before and itwas a doe hit in the exact same spot. That was when carbonsfirst came out, that was the year I discovered light is not right for ME

I have learned the hard way like many here, if one is juststarting out, I suggest you stick with broadsideshots. Again it is the person’s choice that is pulling the trigger. I was just showing when one takes the time to learn what their setups can do, know whitetails antonym inside and out. It will make the person a better hunter IMO.

I have learned through my victories and defeats. I shoot a deer when I know its right. Others will have to come to their own way to know when it's right and when it is not.

Funny since 2003 I have had 3 bucks in range; I did not pull the trigger on all of them. Two of them were inside 10 yds. All I can say if you are new to bow hunting listen to these guys here, but make it work for you. I did not just slap a heavy arrow and crank my bow up, I learned through experience. I just thought to share some of it with you guys in hopes some may take some good from it.


Later and good hunting

Good clarification post!

I HIGHLY recommend that new bow hunters regardless of thier backyard accuracy limit themselves to much closer and more perfect shots when starting out.
I think it allows the person to see how THEY react as well as the deer. I also feel that if one can butcher thier own deer or sit in with someone as they do one, you can learns TONS from the process.

2 good posts guys! Good follow up Germ! Rybo, I butchered my first deer in Jan. The best thing I learned in a long while! My deer will never see a butcher again!

Well said Germ!!

Germ thats exactly what I was trying to explain to people in your last post, when you know your set up you know exactly what your limitations are!! Good follow-up post!!