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Neck shots on deer?

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Cacatch:
I once read where ISHI would sometimes kill deer with neck shots. I wonder, has anyone else ever purposefully taken a deer with a shot that wasn't the typical "kill zone" with bow?

Thanks for any response,
CP

Kegan:
I've read old books and articles that noted the neck shot as a viable kill shot. It's not really the norm today, as it doesn't seem as reliable. Seems there's more meat than vitals. Of course, for those folks that did hit the throat/jugular/whatever, it seemed to bring whatever they're after down quick.

I know that I wouldn't do it unless I also knew my set up could sever the spine if I messed up :P.

cracker:
I'm with Kegan on this I shoot for the neck with a rifle never had one move off the spot but that's with a rifle with a bow I go for the normal kill zone.Ron

profsaffel:
It seems that some compound shooters could get away with the neck shots with their 'targeting systems' where accuracy is not as big as an issue. For primitive shooters, I can see where I'd be less likely to promote a 'head shot'. I guess if you are comfortable enough with your accuracy, a neck shot would be viable.

Stoker:
Not a good plan. The vitals are a bigger target.Bigger is better
Thanks Leroy

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