Stunning

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.

[Illustration: Rifle muzzle pointed at forehead of sheep]

Figure 2.—Stunning.