The animal should be properly secured to a tree or strong post and killed as quickly and humanely as possible. Stun the animal with a well directed bullet (.22 caliber rifle or pistol) in the forehead, midway between and slightly above the eyes ([fig. 2]). Make the first shot count since a careless shot can cause the animal much pain or injure helpers. As with the use of any firearms, normal precautions should be taken when stunning the animal.
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Figure 2.—Stunning.
Bleeding
Bleeding should be done as quickly as possible after the animal is down, using a straight boning knife and holding the animal in position with the knee on or behind the shoulder. Grasp the lower jaw with the left hand, pull the head back and insert the knife just back of the jaw where the angle is made ([fig. 3]). With the cutting edge to the outside, insert the knife as close to the neck bone as possible. Cut clear through and then outward, severing the windpipe, gullet and blood vessels ([fig. 4]).
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