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Old 06-13-2003 | 08:53 AM
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smyth
 
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Default RE: Distance Ethics?

Ausie-guy' s earlier post has it right. Bowhunting is a short range sport so if you want to see how good you really are, try getting in closer. Almost all the posts here talk about only shooting at a relatively close range, say 45 yds and under. Why, because most of us know that usually only bad things happen at longer ranges because of movement, angle, wind, limbs, ect, even if you can shoot dimes at 80 yds. The risk is not worth it and I think most bowhunters are NOT impressed with the guy who brags about the 80 yard shot he made. Of course it is everyones decision of what range they shoot, but we would hope for the sake of the animals we hunt that we restrict our shooting to those " for sure" shots, cause we all know those sometimes go badly also. You should also consider the disservice you do to us, the bowhunting community and the fodder you give to the anti' s every time you leave a wounded animal out there. Just my thoughs!
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