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Deer Shot Placement for Bowhunting: 5 Shot Angles Ranked

Whitetail buck broadside in winter woods — ideal bowhunting shot angle

Quick Answer: For bowhunting deer, the broadside shot is the most reliable angle — aim 3–5 inches behind the front leg crease at one-third of the body’s height from the belly. The quartering-away angle is nearly as effective and gives the arrow a longer path through vital tissue. Head-on and straight-back shots should never be […]

Archery Target Types: 7 Kinds and Which Is Best

Archery target types set up on an outdoor range

Quick Answer: The main archery target types are bag targets, foam block targets, solid self-healing foam targets, 3D animal targets, paper target faces, competition butts, and DIY builds. Bag targets are the cheapest and best for field-point practice; foam blocks handle broadheads and angled shots; 3D targets train you for bowhunting. Match the target to […]