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Originally Posted by GillieSuit
I have to look at this question like this. If I am flinging arrows at game at distances above 75 yards am I doing it because I lack the skill to close the distance into a more effective bow range, or am I doing this because I like the challenge of a long shot and I've practiced this shot to adnosium.
thoughts.
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X2 on the first part!! Practicing on a 3d target, does not make you proficient on a living animal
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Originally Posted by bessiedog
I truly believe that the equipment, by it's nature, no matter how new your gear, is just not designed to be used like this. Many have already mentioned this... But factors such as arrow speed, visibility, and the massive suseptibility to wind just kills any argument that one could make an ethical shot and not call it a hail mAry shot.
I've taken three hunting shots past 30... About 35-40 and I cashed in on one. I really believe a big part of hunting with sharp sticks is the skill of the hunter to get in close. Itsa a hell of a skill that I think is lost on most hunters (and I'm still trying to get the hang of every season).
Yes.. I'm bitter cause my shoulder isn't healing well.. Yes I'm pouting!
Yes... Still ranting... I'll be done soon.
Please don't feed me the "I'm good to 70 cause I Practice out to there" garbage unless you also are good with the ole Jedi mind tricks and can keep the critter still for 1-3 seconds and have majic wind control powers...
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Bessie , You make me..lol. But I agree with you totally.
The worse part is that producing shows that show all this long distance shooting for rifles and especially archery, are only fueling people to try it. If your in the field long enough, you see the outcome. How many takes do you suppose it takes to get it right........
I mean it's only animals being wounded out there, who cares right......