Why is there no Long Range Hunting archery section ?

[HunterGatherer]

Just for the sake of discussion- I’m not advocating for more long range shots but long range rifle hunting has become a popular activity and seems to be generally accepted among the hunting community. So why is it still a borderline taboo in archery ? Seems like a bit of a double standard to me…. All the same “what ifs” apply to a 100 yd archery shot apply to a 1000 yd rifle shot…

 

[Crowmangler]

what do you consider "long range" in archery?

 

[roadrunner]

Because it's not proper or responsible.

The large majority of rifle shouldn't be doing it either.

Ethics has nothing to do with it...

 

[Ice-kub]

I'm imagining it more like an air strike than long range shooting once you get out there a couple hundred yards haha. Obviously a jokey joke. On a serious note, 40-50 yards and in has enough variables and very few people can shoot 100 proficiently, probably less than can shoot 1000 yards with a rifle.

 

[go4thegusto]

Long range archery seems like an oxymoron

 

[HunterGatherer]

what do you consider "long range" in archery?

Good question. There’s guys that think anything over 40 is too far and other guys that shoot 80+…

 

[Beendare]

Good question. There’s guys that think anything over 40 is too far and other guys that shoot 80+…

So where do you draw the line?

Are you saying Levi Morgan should be restricting his shot to 40y.....while the avg bowhunter that picks up his bow right before the season, screws on BH's and goes and hunts is OK shooting 40y?

 

[TaperPin]

Just for the sake of discussion- I’m not advocating for more long range shots but long range rifle hunting has become a popular activity and seems to be generally accepted among the hunting community. So why is it still a borderline taboo in archery ? Seems like a bit of a double standard to me…. All the same “what ifs” apply to a 100 yd archery shot apply to a 1000 yd rifle shot…

Anyone who wants to take 100 yard shots already does. Some 3d shooters are pretty good, but just like rifle shooters, many shooters show a target with usually three of their best shots and they declare it a good hunting distance. There’s a video online of the wind howling, the shooter is waving all over the place, and a nice tight 3 shot 100 yard group. lol

I love watching good shooters - show some good 10 shot 100 yard groups with broadheads and even a light breeze, and that’s impressive.