Sometimes(as we all know)conditions of terrain make getting closer impossible; or you may have too many other herd animals to deal with, or maybe you've already been "made" by your intended quarry. There are a million variations on this theme, but the end result is the same: you may have to take your "best shot"from where you are...
This is where you come to grips with your own limitations and that of your gear.Not to mention prevailing conditions of wind, weather terrain,position of animal(in the open, edge of cover, etc.)Modern scopes,accurate rifles,and better bullets all help but in the end, it is still within the discretion, knowledge, and experience of the nut behind the trigger...the more experienced he is, the greater the liklihood he will turn down a shot if everything is not "just so"...just because you CAN take a long shot, does not mean you should.There is no disgrace in walking away and waiting for another day.
