I agree with you 110% man. If you are a hunter be an ethical hunter, there should be no alternative. I know a hunter who shot an impressive 9 pt. this year in the leg and mouth, then proceded to curse the deer after my dad and I had found it for him (he gaev up tracking after about 30 minutes) He had the same problems your boss had. Hadnt shot his gun on over a year. Hasnt SIGHTED the gun in in several years. Carries the gun up and down the road in his truck so who knows how bad the scope is, terrible situation.

"One attribute to all accomplished sportsmen is a devotion and respect for the animals they hunt."