True that, Mauser.......It is the hunt that means the most.........Unfortunatley, in my state(Va) rifles are still permitted during the spring season.....I'd say snipers account for a large part of the kill around here.....but I'm like you, it's a call em in within 40 yard sport to me.......It made me sick one time, watching these "snipers". One guy stood at his truck and blew an owl call, while another hunter stalked toward the roost tree, and got within about 70-100 and as soon as he got the a clear shot he busted it.......well before flydown time.....that sucked.