Deadliest Elk Shot Ever Caught On Camera

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  1. Bowhunting.com Staff

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    Bowhunting.com Staff, Aug 21, 2016
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    I know it turned out well but I'm not sure I would have taken that shot. Can't argue with those results though.



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    Link didn't work for me on mobile. I get and " Error 404"
     
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    Ditto. like to know what broadhead that was.
     
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    I really like close range frontal shots, percent wise they just been fantastic for me.
     
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    The big difference here is is being ground level, not in a tree stand and the size of the animal compared to a whitetail. The lethal spot on an Elk frontal is about the size of a volley ball. IMO it's a good shot if all the stars line up. Relaxed animal, within 20 yards and know what spot your shooting at. There is a great artical by John Dudley in Petersons Bowhunting on this shot. There are major arteries that run through it, Heart and lungs are in the path to as well as the jugular ! On an Elk in this situation I'm all in, Whitetails no !
     
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    This has been around awhile, I have seen it several times. I am not sure I would take that shot, but I have no experience hunting elk. So I would err on the side of caution if given a shot. But as stated, you can't argue with those results.
     
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    I have always been taught to take the double lung shot, not sure I would have taken this shot just out of comfort but I can't argue with the results
     
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    Wow! Awesome. I can only dream of the adrenaline that is pumping through him on that hunt!
     
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    that's old seen it befor. 2 year ago
     
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    Cool video. It was quick kill for sure. I have never hunted elk so I don't know if it was a good or bad shot. Probably wouldn't have been my first choice for a shot
     
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    Amazing results but I don't think I would have taken that one. That's just me tho.
     
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    I saw it last year. Can't argue with the way it worked out for him.
     
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    Probably wouldn't have taken that shot. Glad that he hit the jugular.
     
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    IMO he got lucky and hit the jugular just right. An inch to either side and it may not have been such a quick kill.
     
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