Sometimes, you just need to pass on the shot. We'll explore a number scenarios and reasons for not pulling the trigger. Topics include:
 
<ul>
 <li>safety</li>
 <li>target identification</li>
 <li>shot angle</li>
 <li>getting steady</li>
 <li>moving animals</li>
 <li>stacked animals</li>
 <li>shooting at the range vs. in the field</li>
 <li>animal recovery</li>
 <li>bad conditions</li>
 <li>when your heart's not in it</li>
</ul>
 
Thinking through these scenarios ahead of time will help prepare you to make the right decision in the heat of the moment.

Sometimes, you just need to pass on the shot. We'll explore a number scenarios and reasons for not pulling the trigger. Topics include: safety target identification shot angle getting steady moving animals stacked animals shooting at the range vs. in the field animal recovery bad conditions when your heart's not in it Thinking through these scenarios ahead of time will help prepare you to make the right decision in the heat of the moment.

Sometimes, you just need to pass on the shot. We'll explore a number scenarios and reasons for not pulling the trigger. Topics include:
 
<ul>
 <li>safety</li>
 <li>target identification</li>
 <li>shot angle</li>
 <li>getting steady</li>
 <li>moving animals</li>
 <li>stacked animals</li>
 <li>shooting at the range vs. in the field</li>
 <li>animal recovery</li>
 <li>bad conditions</li>
 <li>when your heart's not in it</li>
</ul>
 
Thinking through these scenarios ahead of time will help prepare you to make the right decision in the heat of the moment.

8 | When to Pass on a Shot

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Topics include big- and small-game hunting, hiking, camping, backpacking, choosing gear, processing wild game, firearms, and fitness. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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