Sorry but anytime you put your finger on the trigger to attempt a shot at a deer that you are only able to make 1 out of 10 or 1 out of 50 times you are being reckless and showing a blatant disregard for hunting ethics. The distance itself is not the issue. The distance at which a man can consistently hit the kill zone on an animal may vary greatly from person to person but EVERYONE should know their own range and stay within it.
So then , any person who can shoot the snot out of targets at the range and knows they CAN hit what their aiming at but for whatever reason cant hit a live animal but continue to try , is a "slob hunter"?
Read the article again! These guys shoot competition. Do they get the same adrenaline rush that I get while bowhunting when shooting at those long distances?
I'd bet that the majority of hunters who take numerous shots at deer but either miss or wound know their limitations of capability before they go afield. But according to you these folks are "slob hunters" , which by the way would include alot of young folks or novice hunters.
Some of ya'll need to think a little before jumping on the band wagon so quick!