ORIGINAL: Jimmy S
You are in the woods and suddenly you become quite aware there is a deer moving through the area and will be within range soon.
The moment of truth comes and you must make the decision to take this deer's life or not.
Have you made up your mind well before or do you make that all important decision as it presents itself?
You haven't even identified the target animal yet so I certainly would NOT be preparing to shoot.
Is it a Buck or a Doe?
What is the animals AGE?
What are the QDM practices for this property?
If I have learned but one thing over many years of hunting, it is to NEVER rush the shot. I would evaluate the individual animal and then deceide if a shot should be taken. Honestly though, unless it was a specific Doe hunt, I wouldn't even be raising the gun unless he was a 4 1/2+ year old 150" or better buck.