I agrree wth both sides on this one. There is no need to be shooting 500-1000 yds at deer, but some people like the challenge, theres no need to be shooting deer with arrows either, but some people like the challenge.
My advice is just be responsible, if you can consistently hit a pie plate at any range with gun or bow then your good to go.
I am not one to tell people how to hunt but I will tell you just be resposible, respect the animal and dont try and make luck shots, know in your mind that it is going to be good shot and make it. I have passed on shots that I just did not feel comfortable making with my gun and my bow, and this is what hunters need to learn, you have to have enough self-control and actually pass up on a shot at times.
Long range hunting and archery hunting are one in the same.