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- Dec 24, 2011
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I use to think like you.....The average deer I’ve shot since have all nornally been within bow range. Maybe it’s just me, but I like to feel like I’ve outsmarted them instead of shooting a country mile at something in a different ZIP code. I don’t consider long range sniping as “hunting”, but to each their own.
Then common sense got the better of me. Actually my biggest pet peeve is hypocrisy and I'm not holding up the mirror.
I thought....and will say to you the same thing I said to myself...
Ever use a tree stand for archery?
A Blind? Ever use anything whatsoever giving you an advantage? The fact you've mentioned a RUM in this post I'll take that as a yes.
My point is I'm definitely not engaging in some p'ing contest on who is actually "hunting" based on some self serving method of nobility.
Because in reality unless you're out in buckskin clothing and using a bow you carved from a branch and semi sharp stone arrow heads...
You're using things, clothing, equipment, etc that gives you an advantage.
I've hunted every which way you can think of.
I can take a rifle in the woods and get a deer 100 yards on in pretty much any time I'm out. That's too easy for me. I've always had a knack for getting close.
At present I enjoy the challenge of a long shot and I will get one with a pistol. Something I've yet to do is harvest one wuth a pistol. I haven't tried but a few times and it just didn't work out the few days I've carried the revolver. Not close enough for my comfort level with a revolver and open sights. Someday though it will happen.