bigfellascott wrote:bladeracer wrote:in2anity wrote:xDom wrote:“..I don't consider spotlighting to be hunting, ”
Interesting comment, never thought of that. What’s your definition of hunting?
Bow and arrow handmade from Aussie sapling, bare foot only, gum leaf loin cloth covering genitals. Anything more is unfair advantage.
Not quite, but that's a standard response from spotlighters.
Fair chase is not about the technology, it's about taking the animal in it's own habitat without pain or fear. Using technology to minimize the harm to your target is not an unfair advantage.
Sounds like a standard response from someone who's full of s**t! Honestly though you can't really believe that s**t surely if you want fair chase use a spear not a rifle.
Thanks for the response, are you a spotlighter?
I was asked specifically for my definition, which I gave, feel free to offer your own.
The problem with spears and clubs is that they don't kill cleanly, if you need to kill something to save your life then use whatever you have, otherwise use means and methods that ensure a clean kill, without affecting the animals' enjoyment of its day.
Spotlighting is no different to "hunting" caged animals, but it is a neccessary option sometimes to reduce numbers. I don't have any problem with spotlighting for legitimate purpose.
The fact that so many spotlighters do get defensive probably indicates that they don't consider it hunting either? I don't recall any that did consider it to be hunting, most I've known spotlight for profit. Either by selling the results or protecting their property investment. One of the local guys here keeps precise records of just what each fox costs him, he uses factory .204 Hornady and sells the brass.