You Call The Shots
#11
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hurley, NY
Posts: 864
RE: You Call The Shots
I would definitely wait for a better shot than that. No sense wounding him and possibly wounding or killing someone on the other side. He isn't spooked and looks like he is headed your way.. put the glasses on him and just wait it out... you never know if there is one a bit larger behind him anyway!
#17
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada
Posts: 2,123
RE: You Call The Shots
Id wait and see if he does chase the doe's over the hill and mroe then likely if they come over he will too as long as he doesnt see me or smell me so i would wait for a better shot to present its self.
#18
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Geneseo NY
Posts: 107
RE: You Call The Shots
This is a no brainer for me. No shot presented, so no shot taken. Taking this shot is not only low percentage, but it is very dangerous. IMO, it would be irresponsible to shoot. Besides, this is a definate wall hanger, I would never even consider putting a slug in the head or neck area and damage the mount.
#20
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Delaware OH USA
Posts: 534
RE: You Call The Shots
Behind the target is hard to conffirm and that wind could be enough to cause me to shoot him in the jaw. If the wind were consistent, I might take the head shot, but only if I was sure what was beyond.