Are neck shots ethical for the average hunter

[wskinner]

I don’t do it. If you can, go for it.

If you can’t and miss, and the deer doesn’t die but has to suffer until it starves to death, you should feel like shit and never do it again.

[Islandguy85]

For those with short attention spans and dont want to read the study above:

Conclusions

Shooting percentages about 82%.
The farther the shot, the lower the chance of getting the deer.
Deer ran about 62 yards on average.
Shot placement is determining factor. All things considered, broadside shoulder shot worked best compared to others.
About 50:50, deer run vs. deer don’t run.
Trained dog expedited recovery of all deer that ran.
Dog very important in recovering 61 deer that left poor/no sign, 24 deer judged unrecoverable, and 19 live/wounded deer.
Dog accounted for approximately 15 – 20% of total harvest on hunting area, i.e. 75 – 100 deer.
No difference in effectiveness of various calibers.
No difference between factory vs. custom firearms.
Significant difference between bullet types. This study indicates that rapidly expanding bullets lead to deer running less often and less distance and when they run they leave better sign.



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[Hoggin]

Most people are morons...

[SaltMuck]

Most people are morons...

Bingo.

[Saltydog235]

Depends on the factors. A certain rifle, a good rest and a deer that’s not doing a head bob like a wack a mole, I’ll pick the shot. Or if that sookie won’t give me the one I want I’ll bust her in the first place she gives. Hogs I’d shoot in the ass with a BB gun if I thought they’d get gangrene and die. Texas heart shot on a pig can be fun.

[Tater]

I have nothing to prove and don’t shoot often enough to prove anything even if I did. Mornings it’s a double lung shot. Evenings or in a time constrained situation I’m pinning the shoulders together.

[Sportin' Woodies]

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[wskinner]

I have nothing to prove and don’t shoot often enough to prove anything even if I did. Mornings it’s a double lung shot. Evenings or in a time constrained situation I’m pinning the shoulders together.

This is my philosophy as well. Rather not have to go look for one in the dark. If it’s far enough into a field, I’ll lung it at night, but definitely not if it’s in the woods.

[KRT]

Base of the neck where it meets the shoulders is instant death. In my opinion it’s a big enough target.

Shoot them where you feel comfortable. A high shoulder shot will drop em in their tracks as well.

[Model12]

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/deer/articlegad.html

Interesting read in relevance to this thread

That was a good read.

[Model12]

A little tale........11-13-19, 23 degs. I was in one of my towers. Wearing about everything I own. Sat till 935am and only saw 2 little 6 pt bucks. Got down slung my rifle and walked down to see if any corn was left. None. So I turned and started back toward the tower. I glanced to my left and saw a deer's face about 80 yards away looking at me over the broomsedge. I eased my rifle up and saw it was a nice buck. All i could see was his throat patch face and horns. I put the cross hair on his throat patched and pulled the trigger. At the shot he disappeared. I figured I'd missed and was watching to see him run off. Nothing. So I started walking out that way. When I got where I thought he was I could see the broomsdge wiggling. Found him. A nice 8 pt. Not bad for an old guy dressed like the Michelin Man shooting offhand.
BTW. I favor shoulder shots. That puts them on the ground. But sometimes you have to play the hand you're delt.

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[ecu1984]

I don’t do it. If you can, go for it.

If you can’t and miss, and the deer doesn’t die but has to suffer until it starves to death, you should feel like shit and never do it again.

or you could just say, "oh well, it happens sometimes. Hope you find him"......just kidding.
I have shot a dozen or so in the neck, never lost one. I only do it if I know I have the right gun, distance and sight picture.
Have never and wouldn't do it out past 100 yards

[darealdeal]

I have taken maybe 6 in the neck. Depends on what I’m hunting with and the meat or roast I have. I like neck roast so I normally don’t but sometimes I’m feeling a neck shot so I take one. My most memorable ones are one at 318yards, one at 35yards with a bow, 175yards(this one was earlier in the year). I would say if you can and practice with your equipment enough it is an ethical shoot choice. Every deer I have taken with that placement has dropped.

[led0321]

I like to give them a “hey”. And then sever that brain stem.




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[Catdaddy]

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And for the idiots who say that won't ever happen to them,.....you are full of it.

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[Bigtimber2]

Back when I was a kid and hunted with a gun high shoulder.


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And for the idiots who say that won't ever happen to them,.....you are full of it.

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And for the idiots who say that won't ever happen to them,.....you are full of it.

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And the ones that brag about doing it with a bow have reached a new level of idiocy.

[LabLuvR]

I agree with this old fart right here!

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