ORIGINAL: OntElk

Law and ethics very rarely seem to be one and the same Bowflex. I would be disappointed to see you justify shooting a roosted turkey because of the "law". It certainly is your choice but is very widely recognized as not very ethical. It is technically legal here in Ontario as well. This was born out of the fact that the government who regulates hunting activity had little to no understanding of the traditions of wild turkey hunting when our season began more than 20 yrs ago after the re-introduction. In general they remain largely ignorant and I believe they ultimatley enjoy increased revenue from tag purchases from more "successful" turkey hunters being able to kill birds this way.

So the law here, at least in part, is basedon revenue. Hardly a good measuring stick when it comes to determining ethical standards in harvesting game animals.

I am trying to think of an example of another species that this would be similar to in terms of hunting skill. I think maybe pulling up to the side of the road and shooting a deer with a high powered rifle out of your window might work. Yes, I know this activity is illegal but I am talking about it from a hunting aspect not game laws.

A lot of the time they will bust off the limb but many other times, particularily at this time of year I have found, they will be easy pickings. Not really sporting, not really challenging, and I don't think most would consider it really enjoyable. Is it ethical? Well ultimatley that's personal to each of us but I sure would give that a big NO!