Bowhunting and ethics.
11-08-2007, 08:14 PM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
People like to quote ethical posts or say this or that is ethical, but what I have figured out is most set those ethical standards off thier own limitations. For example, it blows my mind to think a 35 yard shot with a longbow could be ethical. Why? I can't do it. I can't consistently hit the vitals of a deer at 35 yards. In fact, 18yards is my limit. But several famous traditional bowhunters can and have.
I know people that can shoot 50 yard shots over and over with a compound. I would bet they could hit a deer more consistently at 50 yards than most at 30.
Bottom line is, you should know your limitations, and not force your limitations on others. Hunting is a personal thing, and does not have to be a competition.
I know people that can shoot 50 yard shots over and over with a compound. I would bet they could hit a deer more consistently at 50 yards than most at 30.
Bottom line is, you should know your limitations, and not force your limitations on others. Hunting is a personal thing, and does not have to be a competition.
11-08-2007, 08:28 PM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
I agree u should shoot at the yardage u are confortable at. But me i like it up close and personal it just gets my adreanlin pumping that much harder i like to keep my shootin within 30 yards.
11-08-2007, 08:28 PM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
I killed a doe Saturday morning at 6 paces from my tree. She was actually sniffing my treesteps! That was one of the most enjoyable hunts of my life!
It's about getting close. That's why I love bowhunting.
It's about getting close. That's why I love bowhunting.
11-08-2007, 08:42 PM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
ORIGINAL: gzg38b
I killed a doe Saturday morning at 6 paces from my tree. She was actually sniffing my treesteps! That was one of the most enjoyable hunts of my life!
It's about getting close. That's why I love bowhunting.
I killed a doe Saturday morning at 6 paces from my tree. She was actually sniffing my treesteps! That was one of the most enjoyable hunts of my life!
It's about getting close. That's why I love bowhunting.
11-09-2007, 04:58 AM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
ORIGINAL: gzg38b
I killed a doe Saturday morning at 6 paces from my tree. She was actually sniffing my treesteps! That was one of the most enjoyable hunts of my life!
It's about getting close. That's why I love bowhunting.
I killed a doe Saturday morning at 6 paces from my tree. She was actually sniffing my treesteps! That was one of the most enjoyable hunts of my life!
It's about getting close. That's why I love bowhunting.
11-09-2007, 05:40 AM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
I have to agree it is about getting close. More so I believe with Whitetails than with some other game animals. I am going on a mule deer hunt in a couple of weeks. I have been practicing out to 60 yds. And if given the opportunity and a CLEAR shot at a CALManimal I will shoot out to 50. I often hear of bowhunters in the west taking longer shots on big game animals because the terrain requires it.
11-09-2007, 07:00 AM
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RE: Bowhunting and ethics.
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
People like to quote ethical posts or say this or that is ethical, but what I have figured out is most set those ethical standards off thier own limitations. For example, it blows my mind to think a 35 yard shot with a longbow could be ethical. Why? I can't do it. I can't consistently hit the vitals of a deer at 35 yards. In fact, 18yards is my limit. But several famous traditional bowhunters can and have.
I know people that can shoot 50 yard shots over and over with a compound. I would bet they could hit a deer more consistently at 50 yards than most at 30.
Bottom line is, you should know your limitations, and not force your limitations on others. Hunting is a personal thing, and does not have to be a competition.
People like to quote ethical posts or say this or that is ethical, but what I have figured out is most set those ethical standards off thier own limitations. For example, it blows my mind to think a 35 yard shot with a longbow could be ethical. Why? I can't do it. I can't consistently hit the vitals of a deer at 35 yards. In fact, 18yards is my limit. But several famous traditional bowhunters can and have.
I know people that can shoot 50 yard shots over and over with a compound. I would bet they could hit a deer more consistently at 50 yards than most at 30.
Bottom line is, you should know your limitations, and not force your limitations on others. Hunting is a personal thing, and does not have to be a competition.