Originally Posted by mikeshickele
.....you don't hit him with the proverbial perfect shot.........or you have to do the politically incorrect Texas heart shot; what happens?
Mike


May I be so bold to ask: Why would one ever have to take a "Texas heart shot" at an unwounded animal? Must one take less than "the proverbial perfect shot"? If there's any question, wait for a better shot unless you or your family is starving. Patience is virtue....espically when hunting.


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