Originally Posted by
Champlain Islander
When I am hunting big game I take any shot that I can take in my judgment that has close to a 100% chance of success. My best situation is always a standing broadside shot when I have something to rest the gun on but in reality that situation isn't always present. While I have never attempted a head shot because I view that as low probability of success, I have used a neck or high shoulder shot when the yardage was right and that was all there would be for an opportunity. When still hunting or tracking deer which is the way I like to hunt a standing shot is what we all strive for but often you are faced with a running deer and just a few seconds to evaluate whether it is something you want to kill and if you can make a killing shot. As for the ethics vs legal debate I see a divide between the two. One is a personal benchmark and the other is a legal line in the sand.
Very nicely said ira good to see there are still some realistic ppl here but i do disagree with your last statement about being legal and a line in the sand,its just plain being realistic.as you mentioned,in a real life hunting situation lots of times you dont get the perfect shot.thats why it pays to put some time in on the range and become confident and know their limatations,i guess neck shors are the spice of life making due with what you have haha