Sheprador1973
Well-Known Member
Hi all.
Searched SD, google & Youtube enough to be aware that head shots on deer are a contentious issue. Don't want to upset anyone but...why?
I'm from an air rifle background (as many of us are) and the general concensus when shooting quarry is that head shots are most humane. I know theres exceptions and chest shots are sometimes taken fairly on rabbits & pigeons etc. So why is this not the same with deer stalking please?
I've seen/read so many accounts of deer that have been shot in 'the vitals' having to be tracked over a period of time, implying a) harder work and b) I assume, a slower death. But from what i've seen head shot deer generally drop on the spot.
Is this a tradition thing? Or is it because if you want to mount a trophy on a wall it looks better in one piece rather than in a thousand? Genuinely interested yet confused.
Many thanks
Searched SD, google & Youtube enough to be aware that head shots on deer are a contentious issue. Don't want to upset anyone but...why?
I'm from an air rifle background (as many of us are) and the general concensus when shooting quarry is that head shots are most humane. I know theres exceptions and chest shots are sometimes taken fairly on rabbits & pigeons etc. So why is this not the same with deer stalking please?
I've seen/read so many accounts of deer that have been shot in 'the vitals' having to be tracked over a period of time, implying a) harder work and b) I assume, a slower death. But from what i've seen head shot deer generally drop on the spot.
Is this a tradition thing? Or is it because if you want to mount a trophy on a wall it looks better in one piece rather than in a thousand? Genuinely interested yet confused.
Many thanks