Game & Fish West

THE DEER-KILLING DRILL

Hunters often obsess over minute details regarding their rifles and ammunition, but many seem to think their marksmanship is beyond reproach. It’s almost like they think because they’re a well-equipped hunter, they can always hit whatever they want. The truth is, you can have the best rifle, optical sight and ammunition ever made, but if you can’t place the bullet where you want it, you might as well be using a squirt gun. Don’t get me wrong, your gear matters. But to be an effective deer hunter, you gotta know how to use it.

Practice is the key to shooting success, and there are many ways to

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