It seems to be a human condition to criticize those who do things differently than ourselves, and rationalize our own choices as if that is the only correct way to do it. Sure, we can debate whether this method is "sporting" or not. We can debate whether it is legal or not, but we should at least do some basic research first. Every single one of us who call ourselves hunters stack the deck in our favor to some degree or another. We wear camo. We sit still. We check the wind direction. We use attractants such as food, mineral blocks, and scent. We employ weapons that greatly extend our reach beyond what our hands can do on their own. What is fair about that? What is sporting about slamming a chunk of lead through the vital organs of a living animal? Very few of us actually need to hunt to feed ourselves or our families. Maybe Troy didn't do it the way some of us would have. But, other than whether it is legal or not, what concern of it is ours? He didn't even describe what he did as "hunting." As a hunter, I hold myself to certain standards based on my perception of right and wrong, as well as an honest assessment of my abilities as a shooter. As long as what he does is legal, then I think I will leave Troy to decide for himself how, where, when and why to harvest a deer. Like cmatera said, every situation is not the same as yours.
James
