furthest ethical shot

[buckfvr]

I also avoided this thread, mixed emotions running rampant.....It is totally situational for me...DO I practice farther than I will shoot at an animal?,  yes....much farther.  However I know all too well that things can go wrong at less than 20 yards, and certainly at 40 plus yards. 

My own experience in archery tells me most guys exagerate their ability.  It is very obvious if you have ever competed.  And who the hell shoots paper plates ?

Right off the bat....I throw in with Fred and Dale.....they know as well as I know.....

[firedog]

For me it is 40 yds, I practice to 70 and shoot well at that range. But it is my opinion things can go wrong in the woods at further ranges. Besides I took up archery for the aspect of getting close and I like it that way, if I was going to be taking 90+ yard shots I would stick with my rifle. Those are my opinions and for me, this is my 4th season with a bow, killed me first bull last year at 12 yards and the two years previous passed on cows that were around 50 because I told my self I would not shoot an animal over 40. To each his own, only thing I have issue with is people who take long shots but hardly practice them, feel that they shoot well and 40 so they must be able to shoot 70. If you want to take long shots practice them A LOT and that goes for bow and rifle hunting. Now lets get the season here.

[Archeryoutfitters]

A friendly reminder for guys to keep it civil. This exact topic has resulted in alot of insults and bad feelings in the past. Keep it nice.

the way i see it is that you or me or any one is only 1/2 as good in a hunting situation as on flat ground shooting at a target with out all the variables. so you probably should base it on that, if you can hit a soft ball all the time at 80. in the woods 40 is prob. a safe bet.