Interesting subject. Where do you stop in evaluating shortcuts that may sidestep some of the challenge of hunting?
High powered muzleloaders, 3 1/2" shotguns, compound bows, releases, carbon arrows, charcoal suits, gamefinders, trail cams, walkie talkies, fiber optic sights, leasing or buying land and controlling access, soboted bullets & slugs, camoflage, tree stands, turkey calls, grunt calls, rattling devices, decoys, etc...
It is the individual that determines what they want out of a hunt. Some folks are quite content and enjoy using these methods and many others to get to the harvest and get just as excited about it as anyone else. I'm a little concerned that we focus too much on the end result at times, but that kind of fits the trend of our society. (get it now)
I have my limitations of shortcuts for myself so I can keep my own hunting something I am satisfied with and enjoy. If we obey the laws of our states then we are probably doing ok. Ethics are tough to define and I, like everyone else prefer to think mine are good.
Have a Safe and Happy New Year.
God Bless the USA!
[This message has been edited by BW (edited 12-28-2001).]