Thread: Does gunshot clear a area in the bush

The buck turned in my direction after I whistled. Attempted a head shot. I heard the 'whup' sound of a hit and saw the animal shaking its head. The follow-up shot went through its chest ending proceedings. Upon investigation, my first shot had pierced its ear. Like humans, the fight, flight or usually the freeze reaction holds true until such time as intended prey learn movement is essential to survival.