Depends on how much area is enclosed.
I disagree with the first part of your post and agree with the second part. A fence is a fence (including Africa). In my opinion, a fair chase hunt limits the hunters movement with barriers, generally legal barriers like property lines, unit boundaries and state lines. Animals don’t have to adhere to those boundaries. Even if the animals are in an area that is thousands of acres they still don’t have the option to get away altogether. It is a matter of perspective. Like I said, I don’t really consider it unethical, I don’t consider it fair chase hunting either.
Agree. The guys chasing deer like 'yotes in pickups with CBs and marine radios learned from their elders in this part of the world.
No , aoudad and pronghorn where I hunt are 100% open range in west Texas , I think some exotic ranches have high fenced Aoudad hunting
Pretty funny, and awful when folks talk about long range prowess. Then can’t make simple shots. Makes me sick to think of how many they must wound and not even feel a little bad about it.
And if those are the invasive carp that jump… you could even say you got them “on the fly”.
Wonder if you could tie a sweet corn fly
"A man's got to know his limitations."I went on a stick bow only kick for about six years. I finally gave it up because I was not proficient enough with it. IMO most people should not hunt with a stick bow. If you don't believe me go tag along with a group of trad guys at a 3D shoot.
Ice fishermen are just as bad:Didn’t one of us tell you why? It’s to prove we are better than you…
It has to be a dry fly though. Showing a dirty Ol’ nymph would be embarrassing.
That's why I said most people. Being good, not even great with a stick bow takes a level of dedication and focus that most don't have. I shot pretty much every day for six-year, and I would consider myself average. I shot my fair share of elk with trad equipment but I never felt totally confident past 15 yards. But I have shot with a few guys that are on a whole different level, it's impressive to watch.
It's truly amazing to see some of these guys shoot . Not sure if you guys know who Ron LaClair is from Michigan. He was the original bowyer for "shrew" bows. Old you tube videos shooting coins out of the air . Byron Ferguson was another. Pretty to humbling
That is why I have never jumped into the Trad realm. Being a perfectionist I have no idea whether I would want to even try it. Although, the older I get, the more I want to try it. I have tried to shoot a couple recurves, but I felt like I was going to break the bows as they wouldn't pull back far enough for my draw length. Maybe some day.......with a custom bow.
I suspect you would take to it like a duck to water. It requires a higher commitment to craft than any other weapon I have hunted with but you seem to have that instinct with the way you hunt.
