First of all

When you have a visual on a potential trophy, don't automatically shoot. The angle you're looking at the deer/boar/fox matters a lot !

If you are in front or behind your prey, WAIT don't shoot at a butt.
Shooting at first sight won't guarantee you a kill and you might have to chase your prey for a long time (happened to me, 2km and 1h30 chasing a male fallow deer).

An example of good angle :



The following picture says it all about angles and it's true for every species:



Secondly

Legs and shoulders are not what they look like, it's a trap!
You can shoot at the top of a leg without touching any bone. See how it works :



It's basically the same for boars and foxes.

The Jackrabbit is fast and has an excellent sense of smell, making it tricky to hunt but its vision cannot compare to that of other species. Best way to approach is by playing with your scent.



Best way to down it fast is to aim for the upper body but as the Jackrabbit is a small prey there's no need to aim somewhere particular as long as you hit it you'll down it pretty fast.

This is probably the easiest prey in the game at the moment.

It is basically the same as a fallow deer, but smaller. Your angle matters even more.

Looking at the picture below 11 and 12 are preferable targets.


The heart (11) isn't that easy to get because you will have to shoot through the leg and if you have a weak weapon/ammunition, you migh miss it.

Note : 6 is the shoulder bone

As beginners, and looking at the picture, the best way to put down a fallow deer is to shoot at 12 (the lungs) and you can try 11 (the heart) but it's more difficult.
It might not be an instant kill but certainly a vital hit and you won't have to go far to find your prey.



Why the heart (11) isn't the first spot to shoot at ? Because of the size, the stability of your aim and the flesh/lungs covering it. You may miss it ending up running again.

Again, ammunition can help with penetration, you'll learn it by yourself.

Remember that 16 is surrounding every other part, and if you miss a vital point you might end up making low-rate bleeding which means you'll have to chase your prey again.

Note : 7 is the shoulder bone

Being way smaller the hardest part is finding it, getting the angle and the timing right.
Shoot behind the shoulder, around 11 and 12.



If you miss and you don't get at least a medium-bleeding hit, you'll probably have a tough time chasing it as it's small, quiet and fast.

Note : 7 is the shoulder bone

First of all, wild boars move in groups. Which means there are males and females, biggers one and smaller ones. Choose your target well.

Obviously it's quite different. If you miss by a hair you can end up shooting a non vital point.

For example a common mistake would be aiming for 12 (the lungs) and end up shooting 14 (the stomach = low bleed rate and non-vital).



In "reality" 12 does cover a part of 11 and a perfect shot would be right behind the leg where the lungs cover a part of the heart.

Example :



I won't talk about shooting at the neck (right after the ear), because it's way more difficult to do it and it's a beginner guide.

Finally, just in case you didn't know, wild boars can be agressive. If you're sitting too close to them and they notice you, there's a chance they will run over your face.

Note : 7 is the shoulder bone

• I didn't talk at all about headshots, because it's not how hunting works. If you still want to try it, aim inside the ear.
  
• While using a bow wind is a very important part of your shooting preparation.
  
• Ammo can change a lot of things, penetration is a very important factor and you might need to buy expensive ammo if you're looking for instant kills, particularly for long distance shots or heart shots.
  
• When you have a visual on a target but a poor angle, DO NOT TRY TO MOVE AROUND. The more you move, the more they'll hear you.
  
• Patience is key. If you lose sight of your target don't run after it, you'll most likely be discovered and have to start everything again. Look at your map, see where open spaces you might have a opportunity to shoot. Follow the tracks, you know approximatly the distance between you and your prey.
  
• Every picture comes from Google/Wikipedia(schemes).
  
• I am not a hunting expert, it's just experience and I might be wrong on some cases.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to comment this guide.


Finally, rating the guide or any suggestions in the comment section would be very much appreciated.

Thanks for reading, and good hunt.

PS : Fun fact : IRL, Roe deers do not shout when they feel danger, they use the white fur on their butt to communicate (by puffing it) with their relatives, reporting silently a possible threat.