I was hunting a few years ago in western PA and while still hunting late in the evening, I shot a small 8pt at about 40 yards through both lungs (7RM, 150gr SP). The darn thing did a back flip and then got right up and charged right at me! I shot again at 25 yards (taking out a front leg) only to have him keep coming right for me... at 10 or so yards I lifted the rifle again and fired a third round without really aiming, more form instinct... and blew his left antler clean off!
He skidded to a stop with his remaining antler, literally, touching the toe of my boot!
Who says dangerous game isn't a factor in the lower 48!!??
