Why Shots Go Wrong

A number of factors contribute to unsuccessful shots:

• Shooting at animals beyond the hunter’s effective range.
• Shooting at an animal that is looking at the hunter or is alarmed.
• Poor shot angle.
• Misjudging the distance to the animal.
• Little or no knowledge of the game’s vital areas.
• Lack of practice with hunting equipment.
• Shooting when brush or limbs are in the path between the hunter and animal.