One Reason aka Why not to take a Poor Shot

[Cherokeeson]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/05/ne ... latestnews



Found this One from 2009 while searching for the above

[Pydpiper]

That's two reasons.

[Cherokeeson]

That's two reasons.

Dang New Math...

[one shot scott]

Yep not cool.

2steps backwards for us hunters.

[wabi]

Unfortunately things like that can also happen to careful hunters.

I had one run off with an arrow imbedded in it's shoulder a few years ago.
Scope failure!
I had even taken a practice shot to check the bow before the hunt!
After the bad hit I went straight to the shooting bench and found the POI had shifted several inches high & slightly right which was exactly where I hit the deer in relation to my aim.
Made me re-think my hunting ethics/practices, and although it was not preventable I still felt bad about it.

It's a chance we take anytime we pull the trigger, so give it some thought!
Odds are it will never happen to you, but it's always a possibility!

[Mister B]

My dad shot a fallow doe once that chose the moment of release to look back. His arrow hit similar to the above. Poo poo happens.

[DuckHunt]

My dad shot a fallow doe once that chose the moment of release to look back. His arrow hit similar to the above. Poo poo happens.

Indeed it does. I had a doe decide to scratch its ear with its hind hoof just as I pulled the trigger with my ExoMax. I got lucky. The arrow ricocheted off of the hoof and struck the deer in the neck with a 2" cut Rocket Hammerhead. I wasn't aiming anywhere near the neck, but that is what I hit. In my case the results were devastating.

I can easily see where the pictures above could occur if the deer in question wasn't even the intended target. When your arrow hits a unseen twig, all bets are off. Even when we do our best to prevent it, poo poo happens.

DuckHunt

[gerald strine]

Breaks my heart to see that.

[Peacemaker]

I agree wholeheartedly with the premise of the thread....and I am sure that those photos were legitimately found on the web....but I'm wondering if they might have been photoshopped at some point. Aside from tv shows and movies, how often do we see arrows stopped mid-shaft, when there is no longer any resistance on the wider broadhead?

Apologies to the original poster if they came directly from his camera, and again I agree with the point of the thread....but I question the integrity of the photos....

[Lake shooter]

Unfortunately things like that can also happen to careful hunters.

I had one run off with an arrow imbedded in it's shoulder a few years ago.
Scope failure!
I had even taken a practice shot to check the bow before the hunt!
After the bad hit I went straight to the shooting bench and found the POI had shifted several inches high & slightly right which was exactly where I hit the deer in relation to my aim.
Made me re-think my hunting ethics/practices, and although it was not preventable I still felt bad about it.

It's a chance we take anytime we pull the trigger, so give it some thought!
Odds are it will never happen to you, but it's always a possibility!

Wabi, did you ever figure out what caused the scope setting to change?

[wabi]

Wabi, did you ever figure out what caused the scope setting to change?

I had 2 TenPoint and one Excal (Vari-Zone) scope all do the same thing. Sight in, be fine for weeks or months, then suddenly the POI would jump several inches. I could re-adjust the scope(s) and the same thing would happen again within a short time. I might be able to shoot a few good groups then suddenly POI would jump several inches.
No explanation, all were quickly replaced under warranty, but after the third scope (the Excal) I upgraded to Leupold (Dan Miller's recommendation) and haven't had any problems since.

It's my understanding the TenPoint & Excal scopes are all made in China.
Hmmmmmmmmm.................. could be a pattern here!

I'm not trying to bash Excal (or TenPoint) here. They are great about standing behind their products. I'm just the type person that would rather spend a few more dollars on a premium scope rather than chance wounding another deer. I'm probably the only person that has ever had that many consecutive scope failures, but I do know the Leupold has performed flawlessly for a few years now!

[Lake shooter]

Thanks. I don't have the "gamblers luck" either, if things can go wrong they will!

I also don't like or enjoy constantly having to screw with my hunting equipment, which is why I bought a crossbow in general and an Excalibur in particular, so I totally agree with you on your decision! Sure do hope that I don't run into this............

[Cherokeeson]

I agree wholeheartedly with the premise of the thread....and I am sure that those photos were legitimately found on the web....but I'm wondering if they might have been photoshopped at some point. Aside from tv shows and movies, how often do we see arrows stopped mid-shaft, when there is no longer any resistance on the wider broadhead?

Apologies to the original poster if they came directly from his camera, and again I agree with the point of the thread....but I question the integrity of the photos....

The first was article on many News Outlets yesterday Fax etc, This is the link to that story: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/05/ne ... latestnews

The second I found the picture only while looking for the photo the woman in New Jersey showed Conservation Officers in New Jersey according to the article.

[Mister B]

Go to Google Images and type in 'Arrow in Deer head'
Lots of gruesome photos there. Look for the one with the arrow in the man's if you have a tight rectal sphincter.

[needmorebacon]

Go to Google Images and type in 'Arrow in Deer head'
Lots of gruesome photos there. Look for the one with the arrow in the man's if you have a tight rectal sphincter.

OH MY....that my friends is nasty.