vitals sticky suggestion..

PT1911 · November 29, 2009, 06:36 PM

So, from time to time I see where someone asks a hunting related question as to where to take this shot or that shot in this situation or that and someone chimes in with diagrams showing, specifically, where the vitals reside in different game animals... why not put them all in one place?

What do you guys think? How's about some vital area diagrams for the newbs...(myself included with some game animals)

Vicious-Peanut · November 29, 2009, 06:54 PM

Here is a frequently posted one for hogs.

interlock · December 1, 2009, 07:52 AM

I also think this is a good idea. we get a lot of guys new to the sport and this would be a great help

**Art Eatman** · December 1, 2009, 11:16 AM

Okay, I've stuck the thread. Later, I'll go through and do some editing and deleting so that we basically just have the "educational materials".

countertop · December 1, 2009, 12:36 PM

This is from American Hunter, the NRA's excellent magazine.

These are off the internet

fireman 9731 · December 2, 2009, 09:33 PM

interlock · December 4, 2009, 07:35 AM

ared deer brain is about the size of a cricket ball. one of the things that often foxes starters is that the bone up to the shoulder (humurous i think) in a deer is so far forward. really a good broadside point of aim on a deer is half way up the body in line with the back of the front leg. this will take the top of the heart out and more importantly disconnect all of the big vessels there.

interlock

Gunfighter123 · March 1, 2010, 12:23 AM

Here is some links but I'm not puter savey enough to convert to shown pics;
http://www.inberg.ca/hunting_essenti...ar_anatomy.htm
http://www.chuckhawks.com/where_to_shoot.htm
http://www.dundeesportsmansclub.com/...tplacement.pdf
http://www.cybertorpedo.com/africanh..._part03_01.htm
turkey ----- http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=865457
Bison --- http://www.thbison.com/faq.shtml#aim
VERY good one for Hogs/Boars ------- http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.co...?showtopic=174

jobin · June 18, 2010, 11:14 AM

I've always stuck with the double-lung shoulder shot for most everything (with 4 legs) I'm hunting. A neck shot is also effective, but there is less room for error & if it doesn't hit just right, they'll still run a little.

ssfeldjager · September 21, 2010, 06:04 PM

This article deals with the anatomy of the wild boar. GRAPHIC PHOTOS are used to illustrate the location of the heart, lungs, and spinal cord so hunters can better understand the proper KILL ZONE area.

http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

fjlee · October 7, 2010, 07:48 AM

Excellent stuff!! I've GOOGLED around a lot, and cannot find anything pertinent to USA pronghorn antelope.

I'd sure like to see a broadside "cutaway" view of pronghorn, especially if it clearly showed the diaphragm/stomach position relationship.

Thanks, folks.......

FjLee Denver CO

**TexasRifleman** · November 2, 2010, 08:13 AM

From H&H Hunters thread:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=552297

Good explanation of the graphic in this post, worth reading:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost....1&postcount=10

Abesnake · December 6, 2010, 03:58 PM

All good stuff, and when you get it down here is a tracking site that is great:

http://www.bear-tracker.com/

jae011 · December 30, 2010, 01:16 PM

how about a turkey?

Freedom_fighter_in_IL · December 30, 2010, 01:38 PM

Here you go jae011

PT1911 · January 9, 2011, 12:50 PM

That turkey diagram is awesome... it is crazy how "all show" they are.

Busyhands94 · April 1, 2011, 01:38 AM

i like the turkey one, it looks kinda freaky at first but if you look close you can really see the resemblance it has to a thanksgiving turkey. also helpful too because i plan to start turkey hunting sometime this year.

Cob · September 25, 2011, 09:44 PM

Elk x-ray target with placement shown for a heart shot 36x30 White paper with gridlines . (You can check Sportsman's depot for the target, and target show bones in relation to vitals rather well,)

curtix · November 28, 2011, 07:20 PM

http://bowsite.com/bowsite/features/.../deergeometry/

Built for the bow hunter will help you a lot.

November 29, 2009, 06:36 PM	#1
PT1911 Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 3,139	vitals sticky suggestion.. So, from time to time I see where someone asks a hunting related question as to where to take this shot or that shot in this situation or that and someone chimes in with diagrams showing, specifically, where the vitals reside in different game animals... why not put them all in one place? What do you guys think? How's about some vital area diagrams for the newbs...(myself included with some game animals) __________________ "sir, that is a 5 shot revolver," "it is not you idiot, look... 1,2,3,4,5 and one in the chamber makes 6.... moron" Last edited by PT1911; November 29, 2009 at 07:46 PM.

December 1, 2009, 07:52 AM	#3
interlock Member Join Date: October 17, 2008 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 817	I also think this is a good idea. we get a lot of guys new to the sport and this would be a great help __________________ overkill is fine; underkill, however, is not good. Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life. Last edited by interlock; December 1, 2009 at 09:26 AM.

December 1, 2009, 11:16 AM	#4
Art Eatman Administrator Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: Terlingua, Texas Posts: 34,784	Okay, I've stuck the thread. Later, I'll go through and do some editing and deleting so that we basically just have the "educational materials". __________________ You're from BATFE? Come right in! I use all your fine products!

December 1, 2009, 12:36 PM	#5
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December 4, 2009, 07:35 AM	#7
interlock Member Join Date: October 17, 2008 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 817	ared deer brain is about the size of a cricket ball. one of the things that often foxes starters is that the bone up to the shoulder (humurous i think) in a deer is so far forward. really a good broadside point of aim on a deer is half way up the body in line with the back of the front leg. this will take the top of the heart out and more importantly disconnect all of the big vessels there. interlock __________________ overkill is fine; underkill, however, is not good. Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.

March 1, 2010, 12:23 AM	#8
Gunfighter123 Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: IL/WIS State Line Posts: 1,473	Here is some links but I'm not puter savey enough to convert to shown pics; http://www.inberg.ca/hunting_essenti...ar_anatomy.htm http://www.chuckhawks.com/where_to_shoot.htm http://www.dundeesportsmansclub.com/...tplacement.pdf http://www.cybertorpedo.com/africanh..._part03_01.htm turkey ----- http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=865457 Bison --- http://www.thbison.com/faq.shtml#aim VERY good one for Hogs/Boars ------- http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.co...?showtopic=174 __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant "Let them hate,as long as they fear"

June 18, 2010, 11:14 AM	#9
jobin Member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Posts: 6	I've always stuck with the double-lung shoulder shot for most everything (with 4 legs) I'm hunting. A neck shot is also effective, but there is less room for error & if it doesn't hit just right, they'll still run a little.

September 21, 2010, 06:04 PM	#10
ssfeldjager Member Join Date: August 12, 2005 Location: Indonesia Posts: 51	Hunters anatomy of a feral hog This article deals with the anatomy of the wild boar. GRAPHIC PHOTOS are used to illustrate the location of the heart, lungs, and spinal cord so hunters can better understand the proper KILL ZONE area. http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

October 7, 2010, 07:48 AM	#11
fjlee Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Location: Denver Co Posts: 73	Excellent stuff!! I've GOOGLED around a lot, and cannot find anything pertinent to USA pronghorn antelope. I'd sure like to see a broadside "cutaway" view of pronghorn, especially if it clearly showed the diaphragm/stomach position relationship. Thanks, folks....... FjLee Denver CO

December 6, 2010, 03:58 PM	#13
Abesnake Member Join Date: December 3, 2010 Posts: 1	All good stuff, and when you get it down here is a tracking site that is great: http://www.bear-tracker.com/

December 30, 2010, 01:16 PM	#14
jae011 Member Join Date: January 15, 2009 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 52	how about a turkey? __________________ USAF Global Strike Command 5th Bomb Wing Minot Air Force Base

December 30, 2010, 01:38 PM	#15
Freedom_fighter_in_IL Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 2,084	Here you go jae011 __________________ Firearm registration, the first tool used in the Nazi occupation! Makes you think about things now doesn't it!

January 9, 2011, 12:50 PM	#16
PT1911 Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 3,139	That turkey diagram is awesome... it is crazy how "all show" they are. __________________ "sir, that is a 5 shot revolver," "it is not you idiot, look... 1,2,3,4,5 and one in the chamber makes 6.... moron"

April 1, 2011, 01:38 AM	#17
Busyhands94 Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: California, the "you can't have it" State. Posts: 2,222	i like the turkey one, it looks kinda freaky at first but if you look close you can really see the resemblance it has to a thanksgiving turkey. also helpful too because i plan to start turkey hunting sometime this year. __________________ Protect the second Amendment, join the NRA to help protect our rights!

September 25, 2011, 09:44 PM	#18
Cob Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: North FL Woods Posts: 446	Elk x-ray target with placement shown for a heart shot 36x30 White paper with gridlines . (You can check Sportsman's depot for the target, and target show bones in relation to vitals rather well,)

November 28, 2011, 07:20 PM	#19
curtix Member Join Date: November 28, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 61	Deer Geometry Game http://bowsite.com/bowsite/features/.../deergeometry/ Built for the bow hunter will help you a lot. __________________ “Fairy tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― G.K. Chesterton