Unprepared does not equal unethical. Just because these guys are not experienced with shotguns does not mean they are bad or unsafe hunters, or that they will make bad decisions. Why do you think they are asking for advice?
If I had to go hunting tomorrow with a borrowed shotgun with a bird barrel, with buckshot for ammo, I wouldn't hesitate to go. I must be unethical right?
UncleNorby...I'll address your issue first. I agree with everything in the first part of your post 100%, but his post says they are going out tomorrow. So yes I'd say that's unethical. I will forever take that stance because of guys not being able to take the time necessary to be proficient with their weapon and to know even where to shoot an animal to kill it. Hunting is the same time every year. Why is it that there are always posts on needing information so close to season every single year? Laziness. And yes, it's my opinion that you would be unethical in your scenario. For my peace of mind and for the animals that your trying to hunt....I hope that gun shoots a foot high and to the right.
Give the high horse a rest, he must be tired by now.
No high horse here. I guess I was just brought up different in regards to my hunting practices that you were.
davidhardegree,
Ok..it's all coming together now. On your behalf I apologize about me flying a bit off the handle. I just simply thought that your season was opening in one day and you wanted all of this info without knowing one bit of it already. Sorry. It just pisses me off to no end about the guys that think they should pickup their bow, gun or whatever weapon 1 week(heck sometime one day) before the season...shoot it twice and think they are ready to roll. Just irks me a little.
Anyway, even if we didn't belong in the woods. Wouldn't it be more ethical to provide someone who asks a question with a logical answer instead of shooting them down as if they were nobodies.
Yes I do agree, but to a point. It's my opinion that this info should be known well before the season rolls around. But maybe that's just me and how I grew up and how I was taught to hunt. But I suppose yes, if you don't know....ask. Never too late to know. Best of luck to you.