There are many cases where the archer is sure he hit thedeer and subsequent search discovers the arrow void of bloodor hair. The deer jumps or flinches just after the arrow is re-leased, and the hunter is convinced that he has made a hitespecially if the arrow cannot be found. Our sport was greatlyharmed in the early days by such hunters back at the resort orin the taverns babbling about the deer they hit but didn't get.
When sure of a hit our hunting parties put an end to allhunting until the deer was found or the trail could no longerbe followed.
In connection with this matter of determining a hit and
