Vital Area
The heart-lung region of an animal where a shot ensures a swift, humane kill.
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Principles of fair chase, sportsmanship, and respect for wildlife and habitats; fosters a positiv...
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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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Double Lung Shot
A shot passing through both lungs of a big game animal, causing rapid incapacitation and minimal ...
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