RE: The subjective nature of what is considered "hunting" vs "shooting"
Davoh, you are 100% right...
The sad thing(at least tome):
Hunting would mean absolutely nothingformany of us if we didn't have friends with whom we could shareour success and short comings. It also seems to me that we should all try to find more friends and make less enemiesif we desire tothoroughly enjoy our sport.
I thinka lot of what I see comes from "big chest" syndrome. But, I also believe muchof whatcomes out hereisstated by individuals withvery little practicle experience. How many times have you heard "I do not have to rob a bank to know it's wrong"? To me, that is a stupid statement! Robbing a bank is illegal! You do have to taste cake to know if it's bitter or sweet-tasting cake is legal. If you have never tasted cake, how can you give a truthful opinion?
I would like to see the" I think hunting"opinions replacedby the" I know hunting...Why? because I've been there done that" statements!
And yes, Atlas is great at stirring the pot. However, let's give credit where credit is due. Atlas makes us all think!