It takes lots of practice and preparation to make accurate shots at long range. Probably just as much practice and preparation as it takes to learn how to get close in on game, maybe more. I won't say that it isn't hunting; it seems to be more of a stlye difference. Would you rather spend the majority of your time in the woods or at the range? My choice is made for me. There isn't a range longer than 300 within 200 miles, and even if there was, the longest shot opportunity I could get is about 200 yards. Besides, since I have started doing archery, its more important to me to develop close-in skills, and I enjoy it more than the range.

The way I see it, if you can make the shot consistenly, great, just don't ask me to help you drag that animal out the extra 1000 yards.