He was a tough one. You did right keeping an eye on him after dropping him with that first shot. I've had them get up a few times after dropping them. Usually if they kick around for a minute and then stop, you'll be fine, but if they drop and dont move, it's a good idea to stay on them. I had a 10 point jump up 5 minutes after dropping him just this past year. I had a feeling so I kept waiting...Finally about the time I was going to get up and walk to him, he stood up and was looking for an escape route. I nailed him again and that was that, but I was glad I waited. Oh, and that first shot was near perfect, btw. The second shot was right next to it. Crazy how tough are.
Wise policy indeed. Deer are extremely tough. I don’t see how some of them can get up and run off after being shot sometimes. Putting an insurance round in a game animal isn’t something I plan on doing every time, but I will do so without hesitation if it ensures a quicker demise for the animal and if I deem it necessary.