You did teach your son very well, he must have practiced alot to make that shot, i mean 10 yards, on the run, and i am sure he was aiming for the spine, which is about the diameter of my big toe. You said earlier in your orginal thread that you guys practice on rabbits on the run, if that deer in the video was a rabbit he would have missed.

this is where fugritter comes in every other thread to defend himself and his teachings to his son.
as mentioned, it was painfully obvious it was a horrid shot on the deer that shouldnt have been attempted....unless in fact he was aiming at the top "third" of the deer, or the spinal cord.....
that being said, ritter, you should be jumping in saying maybe he needs more target practice (not on live game, but paper thats "runnin" by) before he(yer son) tries that again.
i bet if you had no influence on yer sons answer, i bet he woulda said it was a bad shot! and if asked if he should practice alot more b4 shooting at running deer, i bet he would say yes. he doesnt have the years of experience that his dad supposedly does...as proven in the video.

100 outta 100 times

Lame comeback from a couple jealous kids.

i take from the basic schrug off that we made valid points, even to you.
no one actually thought bad of you, people were just lettin ya in on -ethical hunting. no one taught me, had to learn on my own. now i gotta teach what i picked up so far to my kids. will i always be right? no! i wish..lol..then i could be lbr..another lol
all i can do is tell the kids..."look, i fugged up...what i showed you is in question, and may not be right.. here is something someone taught me. is the other way wrong? im not sure now, but its frowned upon, and we are going to try it this way."

I believe it boils down to those who think & act like a Natural Predator VS those who think & act like a Conflicted Predator. A Natural Predator, such as wolves, mnt lions, hyenas, etc, show no compunction towards their prey. Were as some here seem to be Conflicted Predators. They seem to be a predator, but a predator with feelings of guilt towards their prey.

The definition of 'Hunting Ethics' has to do with the following of statutes, regulations & practicing Fair Chase guidelines. So with that said, I believe this is a debate of 'Personal Ethics'. In which I believe has nothing to do with hunting animals for food.

thats what distinguishes us from "animals"

No, that's what distinguishes you from me. I don't feel guilt for my deer. I thank God for a bountiful harvest, but I never feel guilt for killing him.

Maybe youde be better suited as a wildlife photographer. Just a thought.

To me it is all about respect, If you spine a deer, which i am sure alot of us have, at least have enough RESPECT to put that animal out of its misery ASAP.

well i wouldnt say guilt, but i have respect is what im gettin at