A buck is running across a field. What does hunter education say to do?

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  1. Lead it and take the shot
  2. Shoot only if it's close
  3. Hold off until it stops

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References

  1. Connecticut DEEP Hunter Safety Manual, Chapter 12: Making a Quick, Clean Kill portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/hunting_trapping/pdf_files/Hunter_Safety_Manual/Chapter12.pdf Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Massachusetts Hunter Education Lesson 16: Judgment and Shot Placement www.mass.gov/doc/lesson-16-judgment-and-shot-placement/download Checked 2026-10-08.

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