Here is why I aim low.....

[Busch Light Bandit]

I did notice the doe was on alert and aware that something was not right. I think they react differently in that situation. If that doe was feeding and relaxed, she may have not ducked that arrow.

I thought the same thing.

[Schultzy]

I had the first deer ever duck on me this year and it just so happened to be the biggest buck I've ever shot at.. was walking quickly at 35 yards and wanted to stop it so grunted lightly with my mouth and as soon as he stopped I let the arrow go and it never had a a chance, before his head even turned he was ducking... For future shots like this I will still stop them but aiming low for sure next time. I wonder how many mature bucks have learned this trick and evaded the arrow???

IMO your buck ducked because you grunted at him and alerted him. I'd rather shoot a deer walking slow then meh them or whatever then shoot them while alert. To each their own though.

[Stanley]

I had the first deer ever duck on me this year and it just so happened to be the biggest buck I've ever shot at.. was walking quickly at 35 yards and wanted to stop it so grunted lightly with my mouth and as soon as he stopped I let the arrow go and it never had a a chance, before his head even turned he was ducking... For future shots like this I will still stop them but aiming low for sure next time. I wonder how many mature bucks have learned this trick and evaded the arrow???

IMO your buck ducked because you grunted at him and alerted him. I'd rather shoot a deer walking slow then meh them or whatever then shoot them while alert. To each their own though.

I agree 100%. Killed quite few bucks moving, this year included.