Wildcat, can you reconcile these two statements? If when and how a hunter applies marksmanship is simply a personal choice, then how is it that a hunter making that personal choice is an ass-hole?
Good question, there's two parts to this right? Can you and should you. The "should you" is at question here. I have stated that I think taking the 1376yrd shot doesn't respect the animal or the sport, even if it does turn your crank or sell a product(hence earning the derogatory adjective).
For the guys that say I'm preaching or whatever fine, lets hear why long range killing of a trophy elk is the right thing to do? From their perceptive how does that honor the hunter and the hunted? Is that fair chase? Is hunting more about doing whatever you want regardless of the consequences as long your enjoying yourself, spending time with family, being outdoors, etc?
