It is also possible that the arrow deflected before impacting the deer. That would throw the arrow flight out of alignment which would severely reduce penetration.
Congratulations on a successful hunt. I remember talking to you on the road that morning after you had finished field dressing. I hope all is going well.
I agree. I have never purchased a trail camera in over 40 years of deer hunting. I rely on woodsmanship, patience, and basically general knowledge of the area I am hunting. Everyone wants a sure thing now days. I enjoy the anticipation and waiting on what the Lord will see fit to send my way.
That sure brings back good memories. I cut my teeth hunting Westvaco property near Hollow Rock TN. It felt like we were in the wilderness. In bow season it felt like we just about had the whole place to ourselves. When we would see any buck back then it was pure excitement. And we were...