ORIGINAL: outdoorslover
So, my approval stretches to places over 1000 acres that are fenced and contain wild deer. If a farmer puts up a cattle fence it is not meant for the same intent as one in a game ranch.
Of course, the less room deer have to roam, the easier they are to kill. I don't know where that line is inside a fence but I do know there are many situations outside of them that many people take advantage of how they effect deer movement........cow fences, rivers, a gorge, highways, etc can all be barriers to deer movement and make their patterns more predictable.
I am not against rifle hunting. I am simply not into it PERSONALLY. I don't see the fun in picking off whitetails from 300 yards. That is no challenge in my mind. If you want to hunt with a rifle, go ahead, as long as it's legal, butI won't consider it as much of a fair chase.
I believe that "picking off whitetails at 300 yards" requires more shooting skill then hunting skill.........I also believe there is no shame in being a good shot
Just because I don't like it for myself doesn't mean I'm always against it. I shared MY IDEAS of fair chase and I hope I don't bother anyone by them. If I do, then learn to be more tolerant.
Good hunting to all. God bless you.
Well said.