man this kid got lucky

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    I just saw this video and its crazy. But as a bow hunter it bugs the crap out of me. He could have waited for him to turn.
     
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    Had I seen the video a year ago, I would have agreed with you. Since then, I have heard numerous, well-educated and downright good elk hunters tell me that a head-on shot on elk is a PREFERRED shot. Growing up a whitetail hunter, it never would have crossed my mind but it all makes sense after hearing some of their stories.
     
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    The kid did not get lucky, he took one of the best up close shots an elk hunter can get. Congrats to him!
     
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    Hmmm ya learn something new everyday. I am a whitetail hunter. Thanks for the info
     
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    What he said.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
     
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    What was he aiming for? But the jugular?

    I've sen the shot taken but it was for the heart. Not sure what the kid was aiming for hence. Lucky shot.
     
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    Everything. When I take a frontal shot it's for the top of the heart. I say the kid possibly cut the jugular and continued into the far side of the heart/lung. Granted, this shot was angling slightly more than I would like for a true frontal shot.
     
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    Here is a diagram illustrating the "soft spot"
     
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    It just seemed high to me. I'm still learning the anatomy of these animals so thanks for the Fred back
     
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    It was a little high. I still feel that he likely caught the off lung, top end of the heart, and the Jugular (obviously). Your welcome for the Fred back;)
     
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    Second look. It's might of been right on. These Elk are so big it throughs my perspective off.

    image.jpg
     
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    It's hard to tell from the video because the bull straightens up for much after the shot, It's hard to tell what angle that arrow could be.

    In his current position I would be aiming about 4-5" low of the arrow.
     
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    Think of looking at that top of the heart, not a cross section but invert ...as the animal is on all fours.

    That shot took out first the Aorta and then the superior vena cava.
    From the amount of blood loose your witnessing the elk going into almost instantaneous hypovolemic shock.
     
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    I would be curious to see the heart after math for the sake of learning.
     
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    Thanks for putting this video up.

    That has to be the very best thing I have seen in a while!
    Kid put the arrow right in the boiler room and what a great Bull.
    I loved this so much I just can't stand it!
    SssWACK! MAN THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!
     
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    Are your elk tags OTC or limited entry?
     
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    On the Draw...Still waiting as I put in with 2 Uncles and my Dad. Man I hope I get drawn this year. It is tough.
    I still want to see your ELK vid .. but it is on FB...
     
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    How often does a guy pull a tag there?

    Didn't the above link go to the video?
     
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    Rare....Big Bull Country brother...AZ.
     
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    If I can ever get my Act Together OTC outta State is where I will point the truck. Not there just yet...
    When it happens though..pack your gear because your going!
     
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