Shot Placement on Big Game

Overview

Fred Bear’s eighth commandment of bowhunting: “Be sure of your shot. Nothing is more expensive than regret.”

Shot placement is fundamental to a hunter’s success, and we’ve collected some articles and videos that show where to aim on big game and other considerations that will help you make the best shot in the field.

Articles

• Shot Placement for Big Game — Steven Rinella, Meateater
• Big Game Shot Placement — Alaska Outdoors
• 12 Unethical Shots You Shouldn’t Take on Deer — Josh Honeycutt, Realtree.com
• Shot Placement on Alaska Game
• Shot Placement Guide for North American Game Animals — Jason Matzinger, G5 Outdoors
• Shot Placement on Elk — Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Videos

Deer Shop Placement — Kip Adams, Whitetail Properties

Best Shot Placement for Deer — Kip Adams (Again!), QDMA

Deer Shot Placement Tutorial — Ranch Fairy

Taking the Shot — Scott Haugen, Trijicon Tips