Originally Posted by BobinNH
Originally Posted by bigwhoop
I'd say the LTO is bumping up hard against some ethical concerns.

Technology is fine but at what point is it no longer hunting and merely the deployment of gadgets?


When the LRF was introduced,some ((mostly naive and optimistic types) proclaimed it would be used so that hunters would know what shots not to take. Others(skeptics) said many would use it to take any shot imaginable.

This will be the same. The thrust of any new technology (it seems) is to reduce and avoid the development and use of as many shooting, woodsman ship and hunting skill sets as possible.

Now thermal imaging will find the game. "Hunters" who can't even manage that simple chore will use it to locate unwounded game....you can bet on it, humans being inclined to take the easy route in anything, like sheep.


But just like the LRF, it aint going to make them better hunters. But you know i do understand where you're coming from. and agree, some will use it as a crutch.

Its always the case.