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From: umbc3!umbc3.umbc.edu!mikew@uunet.UU.NET (Mr. Mike Weaver; ACS (OP))
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Subject: Re: Where Do I Aim?
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Date: 5 Apr 91 12:40:33 GMT
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In article <469@erb1.engr.wisc.edu> keith@clodii.columbiasc.NCR.COM writes:

>...tion. However, I have seen a bowhunter with a Jennings bow and using Wasp
>Cam-Lock broadheads penetrate both shoulders completely on a 115lb. doe and  
>then stick in the ground. Awesome. DO NOT SHOOT ANY DEER IN THE ABDOMEN!!

I find this hard to believe that a broadhead went through both shoulders. 
(At least though both shoulder blades) I have seen someone with a york
cam bow at about 65lbs hit a buck in the shoulder blade and it didn't
do lethal damage or penetrate the shoulder blade.

When aiming at deer with a bow, the best shot you can attempt is the shot
when the deer is 3/4 angling away from you. This meanse that there is the 
least amount of bone between the broadhead and the vitals. The second best 
shot is a broadside shot (best when the deer's front leg is extended - exposes
more vitals (heart) that way). 

A 3/4 frontal shot is less than optimal. It is unwise to attempt a frontal 
shot or a rear shot and neck shots are less than optimal also.

>
>You're Welcome!
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The above is IMHO, but I've been a bowhunter for a couple of years and have
friends that have been bowhunting for many years.

As usual your mileage may vary...
-Mike Weaver
mikew@umbc4.umbc.edu