How to Kill Deers With a Crossbow

Deer hunting with a crossbow is significantly different from hunting with a gun. It is important for a crossbow deer hunter to have the proper equipment and the knowledge of deer anatomy. Because bullets are more likely to kill with one shot than a crossbow is, it is much more important for hunters to hit just the right spot so that death is quick and painless and requires only one shot.

Instructions

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      Purchase a crossbow with at least a 150-pound to 175-pound draw weight and a bolt speed of at least 220 feet per second to 250 feet per second. This will ensure you are using equipment with the proper amount of power to penetrate and kill the deer with one well aimed shot.

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      Choose a hunting spot that is well hidden by foliage and has the wind blowing at your face. This will help to keep your scent from scaring off any deer.

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      Wait as quietly as possible. Hunting with a crossbow instead of a gun means it is more difficult to move from area to area. It is much easier and more efficient to wait for the deer to come to you.

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      Take the safety off your crossbow as soon as a deer enters the area. Because hunting with a crossbow requires more accurate aim for the fastest kill, you will need to be ready, which may take a few moments.

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      Wait to shoot until the deer's rear end is facing you and it is turned slightly to one side. Because a deer's shoulder blades cover its heart and a broadhead is generally not able to penetrate bone, you will need to aim for the lungs, which are hit the most easily at this angle.

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      Wait at least one hour before tracking your kill unless it has instantly dropped dead.