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Before taking a shot, you must be sure of your target, what's beyond it, and what else?

What lies in front of it, between you and the target.

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  2. The wind speed at your stand
  3. How many shells you have left

Why: A branch, brush or person may be between you and the animal. Hunter education says to be sure of what lies in front of and beyond the target.

Huh, didn't know that: A safe backstop prevents the projectile from hitting an unintended target.

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I always check the foreground before I shoot. You could say I'm forward thinking.
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Answer: What lies in front of it. A branch, brush or person may be between you and the animal. Hunter education says to be sure of what lies in front of and beyond the target.

  1. IHEA-WORLD 2026 Education Standards: The Complete Guide, Hunter Education, p. 2.20 ihea-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IHEA_Hunter_Edu_Std_Comp_Digital_053026-1-1.pdf
    Be sure of what lies in front of and beyond the target.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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