Before anyone thinks I'm being hypercritical, it is close enough right now that I would be ok with states banning all electronic devices save gps and cell phones for emergencies.....
You mean you actually want folks to develop hunting skills, like stalking, tracking and still hunting........? Boy that's crazy.
Only a complete Jibroney would think anyone worth his Salt posting on this Long Range Forum didn't know how to hunt before mastering long range shooting.
You'll have to forgive me as I'll never see "the hunt" in a 800 yard plus shot.
You may be blind to it, but it is still there. The dedication required is a big part of longrange hunting. Shooting year round when the 2 day a year hunters are doing other thins, plus the mechanical aspect is what I like about it. I look at it as if I get to hunt all year. Taking the longlange shot is just the minute of the hunt that has lasted all year. I have hunted in just about every legal manner. Longrange hunting takes 100X the effort of other types of hunting. Before you start saying well I scout, and I shoot, and I practice walking on my tippie toes like Elmer Fudd, shooting longrange does not keep anyone from doing those same things. The only difference between a longrange hunter and the rest is the dedication that created the ability to take long shots. If it is not for you, oh well. Enjoy all that free time between seasons.
