All these TV shows show the hunter approaching the downed animal at the head, holding the rifle in one hand and pokes it in the face with the rifle barrel. If that animal would jerk it's head up it could very likely knock the rifle out of the hunters hand and/or break fingers or the wrist. Wouldn't it make more sense to approach from the rear, above the back enough to avoid rearward kicks, holding the rifle in both hands and shake the animal with your foot and be ready for another shot if needed?
