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How do we deal with some of the realities of our sport?
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<blockquote data-quote="varmintH8R" data-source="post: 888235" data-attributes="member: 39801"><p>WR - to me, your two sentences above capture the practical truth of hunting at any range, and the slippery slope of imposing our own capabilities (good or bad) on others. </p><p></p><p>I'm not sure I am articulating that correctly, but it really comes down to judgement. I know guys for sure who have lower odds of good hits on animals at 100yds than I do at 800. But - when anyone tries to impose "guidelines" on folks we are basically saying that our society broadly lacks good judgement. I personally reject that idea - whether it be ethical hunting choices, firearm ownership, responsible drinking, etc, etc, etc. </p><p></p><p>Things are going to go wrong, and we all need to correct them to the best of our abilities. </p><p></p><p>As to whether or not to share the videos, I think most are saying to use some sense in regards to time and place. If you are trying to bring some new folks into hunting, I wouldn't lead with a "controversial" video or story. I view the LRH site as a bit of a haven for the like-minded: even at 70K members (and much fewer really active) we are FAR from mainstream. If we self-edit here I think it equates to being self-doubting about the sport we are passionate about. Within limits, of course - if you take pleasure in making animals suffer I'll bet you'll get booted by the reaction you'll get here. </p><p></p><p>I like this site because the BS to real info ratio still tilts strongly toward real info. And while there are some contentious subjects I think we self police pretty well. Keep posting the good-faith truth of our sport - I learn as much from the bad as the good. And I've learned a lot!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="varmintH8R, post: 888235, member: 39801"] WR - to me, your two sentences above capture the practical truth of hunting at any range, and the slippery slope of imposing our own capabilities (good or bad) on others. I'm not sure I am articulating that correctly, but it really comes down to judgement. I know guys for sure who have lower odds of good hits on animals at 100yds than I do at 800. But - when anyone tries to impose "guidelines" on folks we are basically saying that our society broadly lacks good judgement. I personally reject that idea - whether it be ethical hunting choices, firearm ownership, responsible drinking, etc, etc, etc. Things are going to go wrong, and we all need to correct them to the best of our abilities. As to whether or not to share the videos, I think most are saying to use some sense in regards to time and place. If you are trying to bring some new folks into hunting, I wouldn't lead with a "controversial" video or story. I view the LRH site as a bit of a haven for the like-minded: even at 70K members (and much fewer really active) we are FAR from mainstream. If we self-edit here I think it equates to being self-doubting about the sport we are passionate about. Within limits, of course - if you take pleasure in making animals suffer I'll bet you'll get booted by the reaction you'll get here. I like this site because the BS to real info ratio still tilts strongly toward real info. And while there are some contentious subjects I think we self police pretty well. Keep posting the good-faith truth of our sport - I learn as much from the bad as the good. And I've learned a lot! [/QUOTE]
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