Deer's reaction to shot placement

[RobDooley]

I shot a buck (or shot at a buck) in my food plot. And get this...the doe was following him. In any event, when I shot the buck did a high mule kick. He did not go into the death run like a heart/lung shot deer would do. But from what I have read on-line, when they react in this manner there is a high probability it was a fatal shot. Most likely vitals. Maybe I only hit one lung...I don't know.Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[DaveB]

Yep, normally that kick means a hit. No blood trail?

 

[RobDooley]

No blood. I appreciate your response. I've seen that reaction many times and normally find a dead deer. Thanks

 

[cbhunter]

Sounds like a hit to me. He might not start bleeding for the first 50-60 yds


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[TnTurk]

Brisket shot maybe? Any tufts of hair where he was standing?

 

[catman529]

Mule kick sounds like a heart shot to me. For whatever reason they seem to really jump when hit in the heart. But also can run farther without the pump to keep the blood flowing.


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