Closer Range Shots


Engaging targets at a short distance—often under 50 yards—common in archery or dense woodland hunts, requiring stealth and precise shot placement.

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Bowhunter Education


A specialized hunter safety course focused on archery gear, shot placement, and ethical recovery.


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Brush Gun


A short, large-caliber rifle designed for quick handling and performance in thick cover.


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Shot Placement


Where the projectile impacts an animal’s vital zone, key to ethical, quick kills and minimal woun...


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Angled Shot


Firing at an upward or downward angle, requiring compensation for gravity and trajectory differen...


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