Im with Tocs and Thesource on this.

The hunt and the challenge of getting close to the animals is the fun part, and the part that keeps me coming back for more. The kill is exciting, but it is a real letdown after you track and find the animal. You can no longer match wits with that animal, you took the life of a magnificent creature that roamed those woods. I dont see anything to be happy about.

Im always grateful though, and kneel beside the animal and say a little prayer to thank the Lord for the food, and for the beautiful animals life. Its a time of reflection, a time to remember all the effort put into taking the animal.

As far as ethics goes....

I hold myself to some strict "rules". Not so I can look down on others, or act like Im better than someone else, but because I couldnt live with myself if I did it any other way. If I were to do something that cheapened the sport, or made me feel like I was cheating, I would lose a lot of sleep and eventually quit hunting. Cheating in general is bad, but this isnt cheating at checkers or monopoly....this is cheating to take the life of an animal. Now only each individual can define what they think cheating is in their own minds. Though the law does set limits on what we are allowed to do, I believe most hunters wouldnt need those limits. Knowing and respecting the animal, and never doing anything to lessen the joy of the chase. I know for me, the law has little effect on my ethics because most of what I believe in, is well within the limits of the laws. Im not sure I can think of a law that actually prevents me from doing something I wouldnt do already. Maybe the seasons I guess.....I wouldnt mind hunting in August or something....but thats illegal so, thats where a limit comes into play.

To verbally beat someone up because his ethics are different than yours is rediculous. I could see if his statements were unethical, but they arent. Zac shows a great love and respect for the animals. Knowing he couldnt bring himself to kill in certain situations. Should he be called names for this? He shows more respect for the animals than a few of the members on here turning hunting into a macho mans killing sport.

The attitudes that some of you take towards this leaves me feeling sick inside. Perhaps our sport is on a downward spiral because we cant even accept each other when it comes to higher ethics. To berate someone because he holds the string on more animals, or refuses to hunt certain ways is absurd.

I dont think he was looking down on anyone, or saying hes better because of his ethics.....it was more like "hey these are the things I cant do to take an animal, because it would bother me"

Zac you bunny hugger.....hahahaha.....just kidding. Calling another hunter a bunny hugger...now thats funny right there.....I dont care who you are.....oh and thats also damaging to the sport.....I dont care who you are, that NOT funny right there!