Though effective, I try to avoid that shot. Posts: 5 Neck shots for whitetails? Just curious.. Effectively the deer is in its most protected position, as all of it’s vitals are basically impossible to get at. What are a deer's vitals? If the lung and/or heart are damaged significantly, blood loss or suffocation occurs, and death comes quickly. re: Shooting a deer in the neck Posted by TexasTiger34 on 11/24/10 at 6:01 pm to UnevenElephant3. HOT SHOT Men’s Elite Camo Hunting Bib, Waterproof, Insulated, Designed for All Day use . Neck. janobles14, Nov 3, 2008 #2. ilike223s member. Was surprised at the negative response to the neck shot about 3-6 inches from the head/ about 2/3 up from the bottom of the neck. I was in a box blind with a steady rest and figured it was an easy shot with my 270 (it groups 3/4" with the load I was using). I shot one in the lower neck last year as it was the only shot that I had. Causing minimal meat damage, a neck shot sounds like a money shot. I shot three deer thru the neck and none took a step. Animals vary widely as to how low the spine dips into the neck at the point where it enters the body. All the same, the neck is a high skill area and this means it can either be effective or disastrous depending on your experience. They will tell you most of the deer they recover are either gut shot or neck shot. I normally aim center mass with equal distance between the body and the head. Bow or gun. You will always be my girl. Deer Hunting Absolute best DRT shot for deer: neck or high shoulder? Has anyone ever attempted a neck shot with success? The vital area is a location where the lungs and heart are located. Deer Hunting (vital or neck shot) GUESTS . Deer present a large target when the angle is slight to moderate. Liver shot. mooneypm. Body shots are too risky in his business. IDO » Community » Forums » Hunting Forums » Deer Hunting » Neck Shot. Anything might happen once you let the arrow fly or once you shoot the gun. In short, For firearm users, the head and high shoulder are the right areas to target. Since we're calling BS today, I want to call BS on the head/neck shot "saving meat." Winona, MN. ). A liver shot is normally the result of a shot that was off its mark and rear of the vitals. Replies (2) Options Top. It is my favorite spot to shoot with a gun , but not sure how the arrow would do. Dec 19, 2013 #16. shdw633 Senior Member. $99.99 Quick view. The second was with a scoped … I have been hunting 20 years now both rifle and bow and I know that I will get another chance vs taking a risky shot. I believe the neck is more humane. “I do not really have a problem with the head-on shot when I know I can absolutely smack that ‘magical’ spot where the neck meets the scapula (shoulder blades),” he said. Thread Starter . Closed Thread Subscribe . So, where is the best place to shoot a deer without it scampering off with a serious injury? ... With my advanced age (40), I have gone to the high shoulder shot. Neck Shot. Like a shot to the brain, accurately shooting a deer in the neck provides a nearly instantaneous death and the deer drops in its tracks with no hope of recovery. An arrow does not have eyes. The vital area in the neck is very narrow. November 10, 2008 at 11:27 pm #199974. Whitetail Deer Hunting Gain a better understanding of the World's most popular big game animal and the techniques that will help you become a better deer hunter. While I'm pretty good at tracking, I am no longer physically able to to walk well on thick or uneven terrain. A good shot to the neck will disconnect the brain and the heart. Hot Shot Gear. So the neck shot is also very tricky and must be sure. 2. I was recently discussing the brisket shot with one of my most experienced deer hunting friends. Ideally you want your shot placement to hit both lungs and heart. my longest... Thread starter huntsman22; Start date Dec 19, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH ... Treeslug, the neck shot was a finisher when I got closer. Nowhere did it say rifle. He dropped in his tracks. Because let us be honest, we all desire of taking down a big game with a single shot. I like a high shoulder at longer distance and a head shot at close range. Back to top. It also has the benefit of giving you some breathing room if the deer is moving. HOT SHOT Men’s Insulated Twill Camo Hunting Jacket, Camo with Cotton Shell, for Cold Weather, Bird and Deer Hunting. How High Can A Deer Jump? Talk to dog trackers. Seemed a little off especially since the sweet spot is the heart and double lung shot placement. Broadhead just crossed the one lung at the sharply angled position but sufficiently fatal for the animals. If you hit too high, the deer may well survive. Gissert. A neck shot will give you the opportunity to hit the spine, brain, windpipe, arteries, lungs, and possibly the heart. Replies (2) 0 0. The deer was coming straight at me. Conditions, terrain, distance, rifle, the amount of movement and animal behavior all have a part in the decision as to the best shot placement with the current conditions and equipment. However, properly executing a neck shot is nearly impossible, even for experienced hunters. This area is surrounded by the spine and nervous system of Deer. FishingMN Pro Staff - Ottertail 'we have more fun' I Share On FishingMN ; 17 3,044 posts; Location: OTC; Share; Posted November 12, 2004. Neck: Join Date: Dec 2014. I hit a heart with two lungs last year and it ran about 50 yards before dropping. Thread Tools 12-14-2014, 06:22 PM #1 cv540. So, where to shoot a deer with a crossbow? I have shot deer in the neck before with success, but I just prefer to shoot them in the ribs. They lose consciousness and die in eight to 12 seconds.” If he only has a shot down on his neck, DeNicola usually waits for a better option. Neck shots for whitetails? Posts: 701. It cannot see where to go. Center punched the neck and the spinal column was in many pieces where it hit. This time, I aimed for the neck. There are few things worse when hunting than taking a shot, only for the animal to be hit in a non-vital region and take off running. You are not only studying how the deer is running but where it is running, from the moment of the shot until the deer goes out of sight. So unless you absolutely know the anatomy of the game you're hunting, there are really just two neck shots that are absolutely safe. Participant. My brother in law woke me up at 9:30 am(I work third shift) and said he shot a huge 9 pointer … Link to post Share on other sites. Neck shot update. TexasTiger34 LSU Fan Austin, Kind of Member since Mar 2008 11227 posts. If you can manage to hit a deer in the neck, severing the spinal cord, it will cause almost instant paralysis. 4. Hot Shot Gear. I was told by a local hunter if I'm in an area thats really rough to track a deer to go for a neck shot? Out of all the deer I have hunted, only one didn't drop and die immediately from neck shot. $79.99 Quick view. i wont lecture about how its hard to shoot one in the neck sometimes (cuz i do it to on occasion! From above, as when treestand hunting, a spot just behind the shoulders, in the centre of the body, will ensure you hit either the spine, lungs or heart—any of which will result in a one-shot kill. I’ve taken deer with head/neck shots with rifle, slugs , buckshot, compound bow, crossbow and handgun. Deer Hunting . One was a small buck walking toward me and was about 125 yards and closing with his head up. so fear not and shoot away! A deer’s reaction and how it runs after you release an arrow or bullet can tell you a lot about the effectiveness of your shot. IDO » Community » Forums » Hunting Forums » Deer Hunting » Neck shot update. Our Ultimate Hunting Package Giveaway ends December 31, 2020! Especially when over 50 yards. The bullet entered his lower neck and exited about half way down his back. Original post said Neck shot for deer. Shot a small doe in the neck with my bow once. Posts: 48 . Looking for input on this … Reply. However, a well-aimed shot at the neck region can get down the deer within a few seconds and there you will have your meat. If your deer is at an angle, visualize where the lungs lay and shoot for the centre of this mass. ragerunner. Plus a neck shot could save meat if you have to shoot through a shoulder. A lung shot deer can go a pretty long way. If your gonna take a neck shot you better hit the spine or the jugular. Ellsworth,WI. Therefore, if you take a perfect shot, within a few minutes the deer will fall dead. A deer shot through both lungs will normally run 20 to 100 yards before dying. The Neck Shot. You double lung anything, it is going down. Sssshhh, don’t tell anyone, but this wasnt the one-shot instant kill like on the movies. What I’m saying is you can precise with what ever equipment you are using. I have shot deer in the neck and not hit the neck bone. November 5, 2008 at 2:49 pm #199938. The only time i have ever shot a deer in the shoulder or farther back must have been because of wind or something, i dont know. I havn't taken a neck shot in my 2 years of hunting, but I'm sure the situation will arise at some point. Participant. The deer dies very fast without moving too far from the hunting site. The major goal being a deer hunter is to ensure you put a decent clean ethical shot on the deer. Moose. When I fall it is a problem. Usually I aim for the heart and lungs, as it is a bigger target. Different shot placement produce different results and these can be important for recovery, so sometimes we have to decide which shot to take or if to shoot at all. I exclusively take head or neck shots when hunting deer with rifle. Capture an image in your mind of the deer’s path. When hunting for deer, or for elk or moose or any other game animal, your top priority (besides actually locating your game in the first place) should be to make an ethical shot that brings down the animal with only one hit. I have used .223 to .308 for the same shot and I have the same result which is the deer is right where I shot him. On a big bear, deer and moose there is a lot of neck meat that could be wasted vs a broadside shot. Al deer have been DRT. If you hit low, you normally get juggler. In case you bow hunt you have to ensure that you have a decent view of the target territory. So I read the post someone put up last week about neck shots and I didnt really have an opinion until today. Like I said, this is not the the angle you want to take a shot on. Use the crossbow cocking device to reload it and wait for the perfect time and position. High Shoulder: If you can’t take a perfect shot of the surface around the heart and lungs, target the high shoulder area. Third: A shot in the spine’s first four cervical vertebrae just under the back of the skull. A deer that only has a partially clipped lung can live much longer and travel further, so treat a questionable lung shot as if it were a liver shot. Location: Wisconsin. The heart and lungs are vital organs, hence the term. If it means taking a marginal shot then don’t attemp it . Rest In Peace Squirt. The neck is another best place to shoot a deer with a crossbow. _A couple weeks ago, I yelled, " Spare Me the Heart-Shot Photo " and invited you to "Shoot Me Down." I use the neck shot because it normally drops a deer in the clearing where I'm shooting at him. The impact. Unless your … Drop down just a smidgen and you’ve got the perfect shot. Being a newbie to bowhunting, I’d like to hear some opinions on shooting a deer in the neck with an arrow. It either gets their spinal column or their jugular. It is a more favorable aim on deer shot and mostly preferred for bow hunting. It takes practice and knowing your capabilities. The wind ate my lunch, big time. The same happens when a deer is facing straight away from you, however when a deer is facing straight away you have a much better at improving the shot to a a quartering away. Spike. If you hit a little far back, you are still in the lung region. I can wait for another day to have a good shot. Gissert 17 Posted November 12, 2004. a good neck shot with an arrow or bolt will put it down pretty quick. Sometimes that might be the only shot someone has. “the deer immediately drops,” DeNicola says about the shot of the vertebrae. 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