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TimBo:
Do any of you guys have tips on getting a shot at a moving deer?  Not running, just one walking by you in easy shooting range, but on the move between Point A and Point B, with no intention of pausing.  I have had a couple do that this year, and now that I am thinking about it, last year too.  I have heard of grunting to get them to stop, or I suppose I could just lead them a little...none of my practicing is moving targets though, so even at 10 yards, I haven't felt that shooting is a great idea.  I guess I keep thinking they will stop and pause dramatically...no such luck so far though.   

Pat B:
If they don't want to stop I'd say let them walk. I'd rather miss the opportunity than possibly make a bad shot.

Adam:
I try grunting with my voice.  It sounds pretty bad, but seems to work some of the time.  The downside is that now they are at least partially on alert, so I try to get in position ready to shoot first.  I try to do this as practice if I see a deer I know I'm going to pass on.  So far, I haven't completely spooked a deer doing this.  Like Pat, I don't shoot if they're moving.

bjrogg:
I personally would rather shoot at a slowly walking deer than one stopped, alert and staring at me. Personally I like shooting at a slow walking deer. My first selfbow kill was a buck walking by. Watch your spot. Concentrate only on that spot and when it's just past you swing your bow with that spot and hit it. I fell more confident that a walking deer will not duck or jump. I feel I know where it will be when my arrow hits it. Just my thoughts. I do shot very close though.
Bjrogg

jimmi the sammi:
I agree with bj.  Shooting at a slowly moving animal helps keep the animal on track and hopefully less alert.  Over 54 years of having shooting opportunities at many different animals has helped learn that lesson.  A friend was hunting with me this past week who likes to stop moving animals by grunting then shooting.  He had a recent unfortunate experience where he tried that method and as he shot the deer spun causing the arrow to hit the near side front leg solidly with no penetration.  Hunting with me this week he tried to stop another deer and when he grunted the deer spun the opposite direction giving him only a butt shot.  When the deer settled and continued walking he grunted again stopping the deer but lost his concentration with the other activity and shot over it's back.  All 3 shots were under 15 yards.  We had quite a conversation about both of our methods and will probably continue to use our own differing processes.  That being said, I have had a few shots that didn't turn out well also but overall most have.  Just my 2 cents worth.

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