Frontal shot on elk with a bow

[hughjorgan]

Don't know if I would personally take a front shot on a elk, but this video is worth a look...

http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2014/03/13-year-old-archery-hunter-drops-bull-elk-with-one-unexpected-shot/

[Dan-o]

He's very fortunate.

What do you suppose the percentage of frontal shot archery shots on elk end up with a recovered animal?

I'm no expert, but I'm thinking not very high.

[Lucky1]

Wow. That was a quick kill!

[Dan-o]

Yep, I was amazed at how fast that big dude bled out.

[hughjorgan]

He's very fortunate.

What do you suppose the percentage of frontal shot archery shots on elk end up with a recovered animal?

I'm no expert, but I'm thinking not very high.

I wouldn't think there isn't very many guys that even attempt this shot and those that do are 20 yards or less I would think. If you put that arrow where it needs to be the frontal shot can be highly effective, as in a dead elk. Hit the bone to the left or right a wounded animal.

[ELKBURGER]

Amazing kill shot but a very risky angle to release on. The kid was so lucky to even have a bull in range then luck out on hit.

[h20hunter]

Hell of a hit and a pretty amazing video.

[RadSav]

Amazing kill shot but a very risky angle to release on. The kid was so lucky to even have a bull in range then luck out on hit.

I agree!  It's not the frontal shot that was risky, but the angle in which he took the shot.  You can see the arrow actually turn when hitting what I assume is the windpipe.  Made the difference IMO.  If he had been shooting a faster more powerful bow it might not have been such a good outcome.  Very cool video though.  Most people never get a chance to see how fast a heart shot with archery kills because they run off.

Between CL and I we've probably taken a half dozen elk with the frontal shot.  I believe mine was the furthest at 32 yards.  Not the type of shot we'd feel comfortable taking at any distance.  But we have never failed to kill one with that shot and have never trailed one more than 30 yards.  I know three that never made it 10 yards.  Better know your elk anatomy.  If not, don't take that shot!

[jason stevens]

Perfect shot perfect kill.bull was done on impact.

[D-Rock425]

Cool video but a iffy shot choice.

[Crunchy]

Im 1 for 1 on frontal shots.  It was the quickest death of all my archery elk kills.  Dead in 20 seconds or less.

[jason stevens]

I would hesatate that shot but 23 yards 70 pound bow hard to pass it up also.

[kentrek]

It would be interesting to know what the kid was aiming for...quartering to frontal shot ?? Idk if I woulda put my pin there 

[D-Rock425]

I've seen two deer get shot that way and not recovered.  It's one of those shots that's hard to pass but very easy to goof up badly.  Don't blame him for taking the shot I probably would to in the moment.

[northwesthunter84]

I don't think I would take the shot, I have plenty of KE.  I just think if he boogered that I would try and stop him.  I would rather take a 30 yard quartering away shot than that angle.  Got to give it to the kid though.  Having an animal like that up close and personal, and pulling a clutch shot.  Everyone has there limit some is with distance and some is the shot angles they will not take.  I won't knock anybody for putting the animal down, horrible shot and a wounded animal my reaction might be a little different.