What is considered a humane kill shot ?

[The Wife]

If the shot was within your capability and you intended to kill the animal cleanly, then that's all you can control.

Well said. Ditto.

[M_P]

I have put a 12 ga slug through both lungs and the heart and recovered the deer 150 yds away. Saw a deer that was dropped in his tracks with a cross bow bolt by a new hunter. Nicked the liver and broke the spine. IMO the shot gun shot was more humane. The guy that dropped instantly laid there and bled for a quite a while.

[skypilot]

As mentioned, the shot actually starts long before the trigger pull and "humane kills" depend on capability and intent when the trigger is pulled. There's not much else you can control.

[mox72]

Proper preperation prevents poor performance

[Romulus86]

A humane shot is a well planned, timed shot using equipment that matches the needs of the game. Its the ability to cool down your excitement/emotion, think with a clear head, place your aim appropriately, and pull the trigger with confidence.

[Goosesniper]

Great responses. Thanks

[HuntCamp'r]

Not every shot is going to have the animal fall dead in it's tracks... That's just the way it is. And whether you are watching the coyote spin or the goose flapping, or the deer kicking or listening to the bear moan.... maybe it's that feeling in your gut, at that moment in time, that makes you humane.... and not the "shot"??

[hunter10]

I dont see the points of these threads. they go 7-8 pages deep of everyone arguing about whats right and wrong but come hunting season and your out in the bush or field your idea of ideal, humane etc change.
An example is a guy who says neck shots are horrible etc etc and come hunting season he neck shoots a deer and he doesnt come on here saying that. unless somone is really unsure of what is legal, ethicle or humane i dont see the need for pointless ing online.

[welsh]

Hunter10, did you actually read the thread? Nobody here is arguing about neck shots.

[odm2]

Proper preperation prevents poor performance

Um.....We're still talking hunting right?