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Why does hunter education say not to take a head-on shot at big game?

High chance of wounding the animal and wasting meat.

  1. It is illegal in every state
  2. The animal can see you better
  3. It has a high chance of wounding and wasting meat ✔

Why: From the front, the vital zone is small and protected by bone. A poor hit is likely, so the ethical choice is to wait for a better angle.

Huh, didn't know that: Hunter education also says never take a shot at an animal facing directly away from you.

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Sources

  1. TPWD Hunter Education Basic Course Outline https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/media/basic-course-outline.pdf

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