Deer reactions when hit.

[Aussie Wanderer]

Good thread. I have never really thought too much about it. I have seen deer run 50 yards, generally not more if well hit and drop on the spot. A frontal neck shot always seems to drop them on the spot though a side neck shot that does not break the spine will leave a blood trail like the Texas chainsaw massacre has just taken place.

To the original post I have also seen heart shot pigs do death runs as well as drop on the spot. Maybe the compact nature of a pig puts more vitals closer together when you consider the pig really has no defined neck, unlike a deer.

 

[TackDriver284]

I have shot a great number of deer, most of them would take a short dash after being hit when I shoot at the crease of the shoulder, away from bone and double lunged, to save meat. They don't run far, blood trails are easy to follow. I have taken a good number of does and spikes right in the ear, and would drop instantly.
I can't imagine the brute strength of those deer after being hit by a high velocity round, I guess its from adrenaline. As other have stated, lungs tend to fill up before they expire and able to run short distances before they run out of air.