Where to Shoot a DeerWhen deciding where to shoot a deer while crossbow hunting, you need to remember that the placement of your shot, will be different than it is, when hunting with a gun.
When an arrow first leaves the bow, it will rise, then level, then start to drop. The aim is different in archery, than it is in guns, because of the need to compensate in allowing for the natural curve of the bolt. Due to the arrow's flight, the aim on a buck will vary. The distance of your target will decide where you should aim. If a deer is at 20 yards or closer, you will aim lower since the arrow is in an upward flight. At 30 yards the arrow is more level and therefore you are aiming towards the middle of the body. At 40 yards the arrow has started on its downward turn, and you need to aim higher to compensate for this. 
This diagram gives you an idea of where to place your shot. This is only a starting point, as each crossbow has a different poundage and therefore will shoot a little different. You need to practice with and get to know your own bow, so you will know precisely how it will shoot at various distances. Besides knowing the height of where to place your shot, you also need to understand the anatomy and the kill zone, so you do not hit bone and only injure the deer, rather than actually harvest it.
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