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In a line of three hunters, who has the narrowest zone of fire?

The hunter in the middle.

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  1. The hunter on the left
  2. The hunter on the right
  3. The hunter in the middle ✔

Why: The middle hunter has partners on both sides, so the safe slice is squeezed from two directions. Hunters on the ends get a wider zone toward their open side. In a blind, rotating seats keeps it fair.

Huh, didn't know that: Zones of fire should be set before the hunt begins and adjusted as the group moves.

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Why did the middle duck hunter feel squeezed? Everyone was in his space.
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Answer: The hunter in the middle. The middle hunter has partners on both sides, so the safe slice is squeezed from two directions. Hunters on the ends get a wider zone toward their open side. In a blind, rotating seats keeps it fair.

  1. TPWD Hunter Education, Firearm Safety tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/hunting-safety/firearm-safety
    In a duck blind, the hunter in the middle has a narrower zone-of fire.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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