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Today's bows open up a lot of opportunity, if I shot a bill elk at a 100 yrds would it be considered irresponsible
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I wouldn't take it. Regardless of how well I can shoot on a target. The time of flight is way to long.
I practice to 90yds regularly. My limit is about 50yds on an animal. But practicing to 90yds makes a 50yd shot nearly a gimmie.
IMHO no one has any business shooting at an animal 100yds away with a bow.
I also practice out to 100 and a little farther.... agree it is too far for an ethical shot at elk. However, what if you already have one arrow in him and he stops again at 100? I hit a BIG bull just a little far back a couple years ago...probably one lung and liver. Was able to get another one in him at 103 yards.... at the time of the shot I was glad I had a 100 yard slider... in hindsight, I wish I hadn't taken the second shot. He was sick and slow but still mobile, so I thought one more would pit him down fast. NOPE! Second one sent him hauling ass and he made it over the fence into a private ranch that wouldn't let me retrieve... was lots of fun watching the birds and listening to the coyotes just over the fence the rest of the season.
I practice to 90yds regularly. My limit is about 50yds on an animal. But practicing to 90yds makes a 50yd shot nearly a gimmie.
IMHO no one has any business shooting at an animal 100yds away with a bow.
I also practice out to 100 and a little farther.... agree it is too far for an ethical shot at elk. However, what if you already have one arrow in him and he stops again at 100? I hit a BIG bull just a little far back a couple years ago...probably one lung and liver. Was able to get another one in him at 103 yards.... at the time of the shot I was glad I had a 100 yard slider... in hindsight, I wish I hadn't taken the second shot. He was sick and slow but still mobile, so I thought one more would pit him down fast. NOPE! Second one sent him hauling ass and he made it over the fence into a private ranch that wouldn't let me retrieve... was lots of fun watching the birds and listening to the coyotes just over the fence the rest of the season.
The people on Facebook are not going to know how many you wounded but they are sure going to like the one you recover.Yes, a 100 yard shot is not a wise shot and does border on unethical.
I am no traditionalist, but archery hunting or "bow hunting" is a primitive sport. The vast majority of bow hunters hunt with a bow, because it is a much more challenging way to hunt wild game. Those that bow hunt would most likely agree that bow hunting make you a better rifle hunter, because you have to be closer in order to be in a position to get a shot off. You have to hone your skills and the process makes you more patient and makes you appreciate hunting. It also make you appreciate and respect the wild game you pursue. So, taking a 100 yard shot is an indication (IMO) that you have not perfected your skills and you are willing to take a chance at wounding a wild animal, rather than hunt that animal another day. It also shows you don't respect the very animal you are hunting and are willing to take chances because you would rather have the reputation/image of putting a "trophy" on the ground (in pictures) than letting it run/walk away.
So what is ethical 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30?
My ethics on bow shots for what my skill set is, is different than others. I practice religious at 50 yards. I am a whitetail hunter and most times I cant see past 30. I took a shot at a doe at 40 a few years back. She was alerted. The shot was on target but she moved.
I learned that I most likely wouldn't shoot at a alerted deer over 30 yards again. I thought all you guys out west have to shoot out to 60-70 minimum?