Posted September 23, 2016 1:45 pm by Comments

By George

This is an informative and interactive diagram on shot placement and harvesting from the great minds over at Realtree.

There are cues to watch following your shot. The deer’s initial reaction, the arrow’s appearance, and the blood trail quality are all important to considering not only where the deer is hit, but how long you should wait before taking up the trail.

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Lung Shot

In contrast to a heart shot, the initial reaction for a double-lung hit is more subtle. If the arrow goes between ribs, a lung-shot deer might simply walk away. But more often, the deer dashes a short distance before stopping and tipping over.

Your arrow will be soaked with pinkish-red blood. It will …Read the Rest

Source:: Patriot Outdoor News

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