Hunter Hunted

[nomad]

What do you do when you will become the hunted? Do you shot at the animal or just back off?

If ever I will face this situation, I might have to shoot the animal. I never experienced this and I hope it never happens.

[stickem]

I've never been in that situation either but if I was it wouldn't take me a split second to raise my gun and defend myself. I've no problem with shooting an animal that is ready to kill me. Kill or be killed.

[Mr.Hiker]

I wonder who would not fire when you are threatened? I won't be thinking of saving the animal when my life is at stake. I will definitely shoot an animal that is going to attack me.

[Gondor]

I have heard quite a few stories about wild boars attacking people when cornered. I mean, how could they not, it's a primal instinct. You have to be really focused to shot, let alone aim in that moment.

[dhoyle]

Originally Posted by Gondor

I have heard quite a few stories about wild boars attacking people when cornered. I mean, how could they not, it's a primal instinct. You have to be really focused to shot, let alone aim in that moment.

That is why one should practice with their firearm so that if the need arises mussel memory will get the job done

[hunter44mag]

Why would you have a gun if you don't know if you would use it?

[dinosaur]

I was up north once on snowshoes and realized that something was behind me in the dark and stalking me. I turned every so often and looked but didn't see anything. Then I did. I turned and saw a pair of eyes glowing at me. I had already reloaded my shotgun with 00Buck. I aimed right between those glowing coals and fired. Range was about thirty yards. I reloaded quickly and waited.

Nothing happened so I walked out. I didn't want to know what was stalking me. I just wanted out.

[CozInCowtown]

I had a coyote follow me from my deerstand towards my pickup once.
That got disconcerning real quick so I shot the thing.
DC