Deer hunting - average distance

My closest was at 8yds, my farthest was at 42yds wide open no wind completely broadside and oblivious to me being there. Made that shot perfect then botched a 30yd shot a month later. Preferably anything under 20-25 in timber, 30-40 in a field with calm winds.

 

I would guess mine would be just under 20 yards.....

 

All 3 I got last year were under 30 yds, longest was 26yds. I would only shoot out to 40yds feeling comfortable at an ethical shot. Good question Archerygirl

 

The majority of my shots are within 10 yards. Longest kill shot was 42'ish several years ago. Last year had a 30yd kill and was the longest in about 5 years, most of my stands don't allow much past 15. Makes it very difficult to get in position and draw. Really need to figure a new set up out in my favorite area.

 

I hunt in the West in some wide open country. I have never shot a deer closer than 40 yards. I would say my average is around 55 yards. When doing a spot and stalk on a mule deer, by the time I get to about 50 yards I feel like I am standing right on top of it. My goal this year is to take a shot within 30 yards. I practice regularly out to 110 yards. However, I am only confident shooting at an animal out to 70 yards.

 

Most of my shots are between 5-32 yards from most my setups

 

Average 15 yards

 

Last year the closest was 9 and the furthest was 38. But I would say that most have been within 22

 

I'm good out to 40 yards.. but 40 on the practice range and 40 on a living deer in the woods are very different. Average.. 20-25 yards for me. I have shot deer a little over 40 and last year I took a triple (allowed in Maryland)and the last deer was mabye 2' from my tree. I had to wait until she walked out a few yards before I could get a clear sight picture. She made it to about 5 yards and I took her down.

 

I hunt on the ground and most deer come maybe 15-30 yards.

 

My shots usually range from 10-30 yards. I practice out to 40 but don't care to push it past 30 to often.

 

i'd say 15-30 generally... sometimes a bit closer and occasionally a bit farther.

 

The majority of deer I have shot have been within 25yds. I've shot a few past 40, but I prefer up close and personal!!

SCFox

 

Good question. Glad to see so many good replies. Truly a helpful place to be.

 

I practice at least twice as far as I'm willing to take a shot. Where I hunt the food plot I'm over its a 20 yard shot, elk hunting max 40 to 50

 

25-30yds

 

14 to 15 for myself. My longest kill was 25 yards.

 

for me ive killed at 5 and 41. so i limit myself at 40.

 

I usually get them between 18-25 yard, 15-35 would would include the vast majority of shots.

 

Last year was my first full season hunting and I killed 3 all at 15 yards.