Why is knowing your dominant eye beneficial while aiming?

Knowing your dominant eye is beneficial while aiming because it directly influences your aiming accuracy. Your dominant eye is the one that your brain relies on more heavily for processing visual information, especially in tasks that require precision, such as aiming a firearm. When you align your sight with your dominant eye, you are better able to acquire and maintain a clear and accurate sight picture of your target.

When aiming, whether shooting or utilizing a bow, the precision of your shots is affected greatly by how aligned your eye is with the sighting mechanism and the target. If your non-dominant eye is used instead, it can lead to misalignment and consequently a lower likelihood of hitting the intended target. Understanding which eye is dominant allows hunters and shooters to adapt their stance and shooting technique to maximize their performance and ensure better outcomes in the field.