One of the most significant responsibilities of a hunter is to ensure that the animal is taken down as humanely as possible.

The high-shoulder shot is increasingly recognized for its ability to anchor a deer almost instantly. The ideal aim point is just above the shoulder, slightly forward of the leg, and just below the ...

ALBANY ‒ You can, “Aim small, miss small.” You can routinely shoot one-hole groups on the range. You can wait for the perfect shot. But if you hunt long enough sooner or later you will make what you ...

Archery hunting more than anything else requires tracking skills to recover game. While bowhunters always strive for accurate, lethal shots resulting in quick, efficient harvests, an animal’s first ...

You’d think the question of where to shoot a deer for your best odds at taking home venison would be fully settled and crystal clear by now, given how long humans have been shooting at deer. But it ...