Stealthy, My racing has nothing to do w/ bowhunting. I realize that & used it only as an example. That's all!! But if someone feels the shot they have is makeable (clean, humane kill) within their abilities, I see nothing wrong w/ them taking a shot you disagree with. People have to police themselves & not take irresponsible shots that reflect badly on bowhunting as a whole. I understand what you're saying here, but some people are at a higher level of skill than others & can make shots others can't. I hope I don't ever make a bad decision in a situation where I have a tough call to make. If something is outside of my abilities, I back off.
Given what happened to Zaft he looks bad in my opinion. I hope, as you do, that he doesn't get the reward of the world record. I wasn't there so I really can't comment on what happened at the time of the shot. He's probably not the only hunter to leave a deer until the next morning only to have it found by coyotes. The reason it is so much in everyone's mind is the fact that the deer was so incredible, a possible new record.
I hope you didn't get the impression I was attacking you. I fear what the antis can do much as anyone here!! It comes down to personal choice, can I make the shot, is it a good shot? Live w/ the consequences.


Edited by - pdq 5oh on 02/06/2002 13:36:40