I agree with Ak it is all what we are use to and unless you have done it prior it is hard to explain or really form an opinion. The fact remains less guys hunt during bow and Ml season so while the effective range is limited by the weapon the pressure, etc makes this somewhat appeased. During rifle the game has been chased by bow and ml hunters already, then throw on top the on slaught of rifle hunters on opening day and well lets just say they don't stand in the open very much. It depends on the style as well, I don't find sitting in a treestand waiting for a deer to be overly challenging, as such I hunt from the ground...but does that mean I think those who hunt in a treestand are not as good as me...hell no! I have tried it and prefer to hunt on the ground, it is my own choice and what someone else does or thinks is of no concern to me! It also depends on the area we hunt, when she is wide open shots can be close and they can be far, there are no trees for treestands and blinds may not even be an option we may opt for other techniques, such as spot n stalk or still hunting a ravine...it is different but it most definately is HUNTING.

Hey don't knock it until you try! If then after hunting the different terrain and methods you feel it isn't for you, well that is your choice to make and why yes your opinion...but it certainily don't make us shooters and you a hunter