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If you are hunting and see a legal game animal standing on the crest of a hill (sky-lined), why is it unsafe to shoot?
Shooting at a sky-lined animal is dangerous because the hunter cannot see what is on the other side of the hill, and there is no backstop to catch the bullet.
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Question: If you are hunting and see a legal game animal standing on the crest of a hill (sky-lined), why is it unsafe to shoot?
Answer options:
- The animal is more likely to see you from that height.
- The wind speed is higher at the top of hills, affecting accuracy. ✅ There is no backstop; the bullet could travel a great distance over the hill.
- Gravity will affect the bullet's impact point more severely on a ridge.
Correct answer: There is no backstop; the bullet could travel a great distance over the hill.
Explanation: Shooting at a sky-lined animal is dangerous because the hunter cannot see what is on the other side of the hill, and there is no backstop to catch the bullet.
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