I'm all for getting in close. Yet, I've also had instance whereas I've attempted and even succeeded with some extreme long-range rifle shots. For that matter, even some extreme long-distance range archery shots. But, I'm all about getting close. For one thing, the animal deserves it.
In reference to "hunting is hunting"; we all go afield because we like to kill things. That's the bottom line. If we're honest with ourselves as killers of animals, then we admit that we hunt because we like to kill. Otherwise we'd merely be hikers and photographers.
In a nutshell, it doesn't matter whether or not we justify our pursuit by saying we need to "feed our families" or to "conserve wildlife" or to "commune with nature" or, to "enjoy camaraderie with friends". those are simplistic justifications which fringe upon a lie, within the on-hunting public's view.
The truth is, we hunt because we like to kill. End of story.
