Shot Placement


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

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Flush (Bird Hunting)


When a game bird (like quail or pheasant) bursts into flight as a hunter or dog approaches; deman...


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Marksmanship


The skill of accurate shooting, encompassing proper stance, breathing, trigger control, and follo...


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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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Double Lung Shot


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


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Magnum Load


A more powerful ammunition load with extra powder, yielding higher velocities and energy for larg...


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.410 Bore


The smallest common shotgun bore, suitable for small game or beginner shooters; limited shot volu...


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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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12-Gauge


One of the most common shotgun gauges, versatile for waterfowl, upland birds, and deer (with slug...


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Over-Under Shotgun


A double-barreled shotgun with barrels stacked vertically; popular for upland birds and clay shoo...


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Slug


A single solid projectile used in a shotgun, commonly for deer or larger game within shorter ranges.


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Closer Range Shots


Engaging targets at a short distance—often under 50 yards—common in archery or dense woodland hun...


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