OK guys. I just spoke with another hunter I know on the phone. I told him of my concern for the animal and what I've read here in the sticky about how long it takes for the animal to terminate, etc. He has said that everything I've read here is true. He has been hunting for years with his son. Coming from his perspective, he said it's ok to say no when asked by a hunter......that I just have to be respectful and not put the hunter on the defensive. He said that most hunters will respectfully understand and in the rare instance that one gets pissed off at me, I wouldn't want someone like that hunting my land anyway. As of current, I have come to the conclusion that my land will be a hunting free zone. I will tell my two neighbors that they can have their hunters track deer on my land as I don't want to get in the way of the most humane kill but I won't have them doing the actual hunting on the land.

You guys were tremendous with input and with educating me. I'm sorry if you feel you've wasted time on me as I've only ended up in a position that doesn't support your sport. I get your passion and the desire as I have the same for various outdoor activities so I'm sorry, in that regard, to have arrived at this conclusion. You guys are all such a great bunch and have been so helpful and I regret that I'm not able to return the consideration by letting folks like you with your mindset use my land.

What a great community you guys have formed here. Maybe I'll pop in once in a while just to see what you're up to. Have a great time in your endeavor, be safe and well, and know that at least one person out there regards this group highly.