jeepkid

Not bashing, just calling it like it is. I've seen it too many times. Between shooting and flying both...it's always the same argument.

He finds it unethical to shoot game animals at extended ranges, that's fine he can have that opinion. But when he comes on here with a list of questions that we answer above what he was expecting he goes straight to attacks on killing "baby deer" instead of having a sound discussion...

Sheridan

And this statement almost sounds like an "Anti" !!!

Oldtimr

I suspect he is not even a hunter, just a troll.

nchawkeye

Well, my passion is flintlocks and through the years I have had people say that a round ball isn't ethical for killing whitetails...

I just ignore them...

Champlain Islander

I doubt that he has been around a while, and I read some of his older posts and he offered some very good info. I believe he just has a strong opinion and voices it....sound familiar.

Oldtimr

Nope it does not, his opinion is irrational and based on zero knowledge of the ability of those he is criticizing. I think you are confusing him with another member with a screen name of Bronko.

Broncazonk

Here are a couple of my posts from 2012. Enjoy!

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/3947975-post26.html

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/3947977-post27.html

These are not the big deer, just good ones.

And getting called a troll is EXACTLY the reason why people who actually know what they are talking about rarely post.

All my Best, and Good Luck This Season!!

Bronc

Father Forkhorn

Ridge, I'm attempting to be friendly to you...Please keep that in mind.

What I'm drawing attention to is the notion of fairness. As I say, there is a gray area.

My thoughts on camo, scents, and tree stands: I think one can cross a line with those. I say it's best to evaluate it case by case.

My biggest issue would be with scents. I'm not sure how they represent skill or hunter effort. Scent control products start getting problematic, too.

With camo, you still have to use a little brain power to get a match and you still have to be stealthy. Tree stands do require the hunter to put it up, place it in a good location, etc. There's still a skill element involved.

Again, the exact boundaries are not clear. I do think they are worth thinking about as we consider our hunting methods. Fair chase is a key part of all of this.

jeepkid

The difference is you don't know what you're talking about...so yep, if the troll shoe fits then velcro that thing up and keep on walking.

Jenks

Ridge Runner--if you can shoot deer from afar and do it well, then have at it. If that talent leaves you, then you will know when it does and I suspect that you will act accordingly. Enjoy.