Originally Posted by utah708
I do think there is some strong regional influence on one's definition of "long range."

...where I live, being completely competent at 300-350 yards is a requirement.

(In the photo shown)... There is just no way to get any closer,...

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I understand your comments. Sounds like a good hunt with your son and good shooting on his part. And 325 is not particularly long range with current technology.

However, I am always puzzled that advocates of long range say there is no way to get any closer yet bow hunters kill the same game in the same areas every season.

Reality is that it is always a choice to take a shot at any range, (and except when being attacked) never a necessity.

Dedicated long rangers set out to shoot animals at long range. They/we deliberately prepare special long range tools long before the hunt. The long range forum here would not exist otherwise.

It is a choice to shoot animals at long range.

That statement is not judgmental, merely fact. cool