Successful and unsuccessful shots

Hunters must always aim for a quick and clean one-shot kill. If you have any doubt your shot will not result in a clean kill, you must not take it.

To make a successful shot:

• stalk as close to the animal as possible without alerting it to your presence
• use the recommended minimum calibre
• make sure your rifle is sighted-in correctly at a range before hunting
• know the trajectory of your rifle and ammunition combination
• do not attempt shots at distances you have not attempted or are not confident in taking
• take a firm, secure rest before you fire
• use the correct breathing and trigger control
• do not flinch
• aim for the vital zones (generally the chest zone)
• never shoot through brush, branches or fences.