AZhunterNCJ Report post Posted January 7, 2009 No disrespect but I was always taught to make sure of your target, know whats behind your target and make sure its an ethical shot. Im sorry but I dont understand, "I was taught 20 years ago to do whatever it takes to kill an animal". And Im happy you passed on the head and neck shot. To me those are border line rifle shots yet alone a BOW shot. And I realize alot of you rifle hunters like the neck shot and you are very proficient with your rifles but quartering away and broadside are the ONLY 2 exceptable bow shots to take. MAybe thats why I havent killed as many animals but Id rather pass on the shot, go home knowing I made the right call and get at it again the very next time possible. I know the kill is part of the hunt and a very big part but what happened to being outdoors, enjoying the beauty God has graced us with, enjoying deer camp with special friends and just getting away from work and the pressures of every day life. I love harvesting animals but Im not gonna put my integrity and discipline on the back burner just so I can have my picture on the internet or in a magazine and feed my ego. Once again Im elated for you on your success and even prouder we live in a country where we all can voice our opinions and concerns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mace Report post Posted January 8, 2009 First of all, Congatulations on your deer. Sounds like a great time, and awesome to be able to capture it on film. I question why anyone why anyone even bothers to post threads on this site anymore. It seems like so many members are looking for an excuse to jump all over someone about their "ethics". AZhunterNCJ, you are right in the fact that we do have the freedom to voice our opinions. We also have the right to keep our comments to ourselves, which is something that would be better used the next time we look to "question" the actions of one of our members. I am sure it would be greatly appreciated by most of the people on this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 That's a nice buck you shot and thanks for sharing your story. Looking forward to seeing the video. Congratulations. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDHNTR Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Without getting complicated, the force of gravity is a constant. It doesnt change one uphill or downhill angles. You could have a 30 yard 30 degree shot up or a 30 yards 30 degree shot down. The true horizontal distance over a flat plane is the exact same, which is why you hold low on both uphill and downhill shots. You may have got a little lucky on your last couple uphill shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Nice Buck! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted January 8, 2009 First of all, Congatulations on your deer. Sounds like a great time, and awesome to be able to capture it on film. I question why anyone why anyone even bothers to post threads on this site anymore. It seems like so many members are looking for an excuse to jump all over someone about their "ethics". AZhunterNCJ, you are right in the fact that we do have the freedom to voice our opinions. We also have the right to keep our comments to ourselves, which is something that would be better used the next time we look to "question" the actions of one of our members. I am sure it would be greatly appreciated by most of the people on this site. Amen, and congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
