I will shoot as far as my ability and equipment and environmental conditionswill allow me. Right now my equipment is up to a 60+ yard shot but I am not. I haven't been practicing enough to feel confident at that distance right now.

I agree that archery is about getting close but to a point. I, as well as most people here,shoot a high tech compound bow that is perfectly capable of delivering an arrow with plenty enough energy and momentumto distances a lot farther thanI will ever be able to shoot. I understand and agree with thethought ofletting the animal getas close as possible and if they are comingI will let them come.

Having said that, I don't understand the point of hunting with a cutting edge compound bow with all the bells and whistles, laser range finder, all the latest in silencing equipment,etc...etc... and refusing to take a shot past 25 yardsif the bow and your personal ability are more than up to the task.If I wanted to only shoot at 25 yards and under I would take up traditional archery.