Huntin is huntin in my mind. I hunt with both a bow and a gun. Several types of guns as a matter of fact. I hunt archery season, muzzelloader season, rifle season, and sometimes I take my shotgun out to hunt with. Now I know I havent hunted very long (9years) but in the last 2 years Ive been getting more into bow hunting. I mean I can see what is being said about hunting with the rifle isnt that much fun, but thats my opinion. That is how I feel about hunting with my rifle anymore. I would much rather have that feeling after taking a deer at 15 yards after it came walking by not even knowing I was there.
Now Im not saying that hunting with the gun isnt hunting or it cant be fun or enjoyable. But Im just starting to find it more enjoyable to have my skills tested more, by takin the animal at 15 or 20 yards instead of 75 or 100 yards.
Would you not say someone is a hunter who hunts turkeys with a shotgun? or foxes with a rifle or shotgun? or any small game with a .22 or shotgun?........No I wouldnt say that at all.They are all hunters. Ive even thought of this year taking my bow out for turkey season, just for more of a challenge.
I guess I would just like to end this by sayin. Anyone who chases critters or game day after day year after year is a hunter in my book, no matter what weapon you use.