Double Lung Shot


A shot passing through both lungs of a big game animal, causing rapid incapacitation and minimal tracking.

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Blood Trailing


Following blood signs to locate a wounded animal and ensure ethical recovery.


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Heart-Lung Shot


An ideal shot placement hitting both the heart and lungs for a quick, humane harvest of big game ...


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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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Vital Area


The heart-lung region of an animal where a shot ensures a swift, humane kill.


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Wounding Loss


When an animal is shot but not recovered; hunter education stresses shot placement, tracking, and...


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Bloodhound Tracking


Using trained dogs (often bloodhounds) to track the scent trail of a wounded animal, facilitating...


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