One aim of our hunts is the reduction of game. To reach that a little bit sustainable, you have to shoot the females.
On our hunts female boars are allowed to shoot. But you have to decide if they are "führend"...leading young boars. Then of course, you are not allowed to shoot. It is the same with every species. With boars that could be a problem in january, when the female are birthing.
One useful rule is to shoot from the smaller end...the younger at first. One bigger boar alone always needs a closer look.
Deers are special...don't shoot -even if they are free to shoot- if you are unsecure about age and trophy.

Good shot placement in german manner is 'gladly seen'. If you damage the shoulder it's ok. It is not ok to hit the haunch. Headshots are not common, very uncertain and difficult. So shoot at the thorax.
But the first and most imoportant rule is the killing shot. Long retrievals are shi...