Distance Judging and Shot Placement

Judging distances is critical for correct shot placement because arrows have a short trajectory.

• Judging distances is an acquired skill that you must practice continually. Optical illusions, perceptual expectations, and weather conditions can affect your ability to judge distances correctly.
• Judging distance without using accessories, such as range finders, is a matter of vision, preference, and practice.
  • Be sure to have your vision checked and corrected to prevent problems in the field.
• A responsible hunter learns to correctly judge and estimate distances to a variety of game animals correctly to within 90 to 95 percent of the actual distance.