You're at the 6:00 position and the deer is standing broadside with its nose at the 3:00 and its tail at the 9:00 position. What frequently seems to happen is those “broadside” deer are actually quartering slightly to the hunter at the shot, and the hunter doesn’t compensate for that. “The deer actually has to be slightly quartering toward me for this spot to open up, but it does allow for a deadly lung shot. I had shot a deer or two quartering-to slightly that I didn't realize were slightly quartered to (shot them behind the shoulder) and had bad experiences with the shot as the arrow entered behind the shoulder and exited far back on the off-side, mostly taking only one lung, and resulting in a long and/or non-existant bloodtrail Firearm hunters should use the chest area above the near front leg as the aiming point for an effective hit. The chest area is the most popular because it provides a shot to the heart and lungs. The example I gave was a black bear that a buddy took with an extreme quartering-away shot—with deadly results. When approaching a downed deer or other large animal after your shot, you should _____. This is an extremely low percentage shot as the vitals are protected by the front leg and shoulder. A head-on shot rarely results in a clean kill, ruins meat, and provides a means for the animal to best detect the hunter. A shot can be taken at this angle if the gun is already trained on the animal. Plan and Practice Your Shot Strategy; Ethical Hunting and the Risks of Long Shots; Consider Your Location; Topic 4: Choose the Proper Shot Angle. The bullet continues on into the chest, traveling through both lungs and, depending on exact placement, perhaps the top of the heart. However, we must stress that this is not a preferred shot. You need to be an excellent marksman to attempt this shot. Your Shot Options: Bowhunting you made a good choice and i hope a pile of blessings comes your way for it. At the final approach, it’s a good idea to walk up behind the deer and touch its eye with your gun barrel, an arrow or a stick to make sure it doesn’t blink. Show or Reveal the Answer. This become increasingly difficult as the deer comes more and straight onto you, to a point where the shot becomes almost impossible. I’ve been forced to take slightly quartering-toward shots on a few occasions. This is especially true when bowhunters at full draw give the old “ meh ” to stop a moving deer — because the deer twists slightly to look toward the source of the sound. The ethical shot is possible if the deer position is extremely slight. I strive to kill quickly and minimize suffering. Always try to wait for a broadside or quartering away shot which result in a much larger target and unobstructed view of the animal’s vitals. I am new to bow hunting this year and I know the best shot would be broadside shot but its never always perfect. “Quartering toward: The ‘quartering toward shot’ is when the animal is facing you. The entrance wound winds up being what is normally the exit area for a quartering-away shot.” The ‘quartering toward’ shot: A ‘quartering toward’ shot is when the pronghorn is facing you. If the shot is accurate, the bullet will pass through the lungs (and potentially the heart) and will exit through the opposite shoulder blade. If the deer quarters away no more than, say, the 2:00 or 10:00 position, that would be ideal. quartering toward – perpendicular to hunter Quartering toward position is entirely deadly for the deer and occurs when a deer slightly moves the face and body toward the hunter. Let’s explore the debatable shot angles you’ll likely encounter in the whitetail woods, and how to decide if shooting is the ethical thing to do. Also where would be the best spot to pit the arrow to get the most vitals without hitting thebshoulder? John,Quartering shots are tough and require a lot of good judgment. I knew I'd hit him in the lung area from that visual. The only real issue with this shot is the need to hug the front shoulder, because of the less leeway you get than with a quartering-away shot. It is difficult to achieve this shot, which often results in the deer hearing the gun and running away (thus, detecting the hunter). These two, however, must take into mind the lack of vitals in the lower cavity. He shot slightly wide of his aiming point and took out the outside lung and the bullet exited behind the outside foreleg. And doubly so on a big, heavy animal like an elk. When approaching your deer after your shot, ensure the animal is dead. I know it's bad to take those shots but what if a big buck is standing quartering towards or away and is 20 yards away. Quartering Toward Perhaps the most debatable shot is the quartering-toward angle. Obviously quartering toward is the same as quartering away, however the deer is facing you. The following revenue report’s reflect our passion toward hunting whitetail deer: ... Quartering Towards Shot on Whitetail Deer A bow hunter should never, under any circumstances, shoot at an animal that is quartering, or angled, towards them. Unless there’s some reason not to, the highest-odds shot placement is aiming at the big joint of the near shoulder. Forums > Michigan Hunting > Michigan Whitetail Deer Hunting > Quartering Towards Shot w/ a Bow Discussion in ' Michigan Whitetail Deer Hunting ' started by BOSSTOM , Nov 11, 2002 . In all cases, I had no other options and couldn’t wait for a broadside angle because of the conditions at hand. For an effective hit, aim at the front of the shoulder of the near front leg. The deer was in the edge of a hayfield and turned and ran into the woods. When he was at 40 yards and closing, I drew, but he slammed on the brakes at 20, not quite straight-on, but far from broadside. Last week I talked about visualizing an animal's vitals (primarily for bowhunters) and the path your arrow or bullet needs to take in order to pass through them for a quick killing shot. http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com When bowhunting, the quartering-away shot is considered best for a quick, clean kill. In other words, visualize where you need the arrow to exit to execute a double-lung shot, then anticipate an aiming point on the near side of the deer that allows for you to hit your desired exit. The buck immediately spun and trotted toward my treestand. Shot Angles—Quartering-Toward. But soon enough, the herd bull commits, and Cally finds himself at full draw as the bull steps into the open 10 steps away. If the shot is accurate, the bullet will pass through the lungs (and potentially the heart) and should exit the opposite shoulder blade. While ago through shot will in most cases produce blood instantly. Quartering: access to vital organs. To adjust to a quartering angle, most bowhunters “aim for the exit”. In these cases, you may choose to take a quartering-toward shot if everything is perfect. When the animal is quartering away, you are more focused on where the arrow is exiting, because there are more vitals exposed. Can you shoot a deer in the neck? A deer’s skeletal structure, including rib, leg, and shoulder bone placement, make this a tricky shot. The reason a head-on shot from the ground at close range is deadly is your arrow passes through one lung and then ultimately the diaphragm and liver. Heavy shoulder bones shield the majority of vital organs from penetration. Topic 3: Shot Strategy. A. On a quartering away shot, the off-side shoulder is often the intended exit. a. broadside b. quartering away c. head on d. quartering toward. a: Diagonal shot that hits the chest cavity b: Quartering -toward shot that hits the chest c: Broadside shot that hits the abdominal cavity d: Quartering-away shot that hits the heart. Quartering Toward (steep angle): About 55% of the heart-lung area is exposed, but is protected by the shoulder bone. As you can see in the accompanying illustration, a deer quartering toward a bowhunter allows the near-side shoulder blade to act as a shield for the vital area, easily stopping your arrow from penetrating the chest cavity or deflecting it into a non-vital portion of the body. quartering toward shots are not a good ethical shot for me and i wont take one. The firearms hunter can take a quartering toward shot and break the front leg and shoulder, resulting in a clean and effective kill. The quartering-to shot is controversial, no doubt about that. When using a firearm or a bow, a _____ shot is the most effective shot angle on deer, antelope and other large game animals. thats not me. Quartering Toward. If the pronghorn is quartering toward you, aim for the front shoulder. Not the most perfect position for a clean shot, this one is doable at close range with a good rifle. It was a very short shot, if I remember right. Bowhunters should avoid this shot because the vital areas are protected by bone. What is the most effective shot for deer-size animals? perhaps there are those out there who take those shots regularly with confidence and make them everytime. Would take the shot? The quartering-toward shot angle is when your target is facing toward you, but at an angle. Even if the broadside shot is the one that offers the less amount of meat damage, some hunters prefer the slight quartering away shot. 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