Elktracker---THere's nothing wrong with your hunting advice, other than I personally would never suggest a hunter especially a newer one to hunt the bedding area. But that's another issue!!

It was your ethics on shooting them in the spine purposely and then running in and finishing them off. That is if you don't cripple them first & have to track them because of missing such a small target, again, especially for a new hunter who may have a bit of excitement to contain as well. Plus I would personally never reccommend a spine shot, bow or rifle!! Way toooo risky!!

Have a great day!!--------ElkNut1