The Sweet Spot: One shot arrow placement
As you can see on this McKenzie® Natra-Look™ Series 3-D Target, the best spot for placing an arrow for a one shot kill is right behind the shoulder. When the deer is broadside to you, this allows the arrow to pass through both lungs, creating a quick and humane kill. If the deer is quartering away, then you should aim a little further back from the shoulder so that the arrow still penetrates both lungs as it passes through at an angle.
When targeting the real deal, look for a small spot right behind the shoulder where the different hairs meet and create a tuft that stands up. Use this as your target spot or a reference spot for choosing arrow placement if the deer is quartering away.
Even though spining a deer can drop it in it’s tracks, there is little room for error with such a shot. A double lung shot will dispatch the animal cleanly, quickly, and humanely. This is what an ethical hunters wants, so it is your best bet.
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