Quote Originally Posted by 2ndAmendmenttheright-arms View Post
Thanks for the input guys. We need to share all we can on these forums. For the record I have never poached a deer with my night vision, smoke grenades, sky flares, or assault weapons. I cant imagine fragging a deer but it would be quite tenderized. Thanks prestoncohunter for the funny remark. Deer hunters are competitive and poaching does go on alot. I have seen many headless deer along the road that are poached in the am hours by flashlight. Those people SUCK.
I was always raised to believe that you you should only kill an animal if you need it for food, not for a trophy item. Anyone who would shoot an animal just for the hide or antlers needs shot themselves. Fair is fair after all, let the deer shoot you so he can mount your head on the wall and leave your body on the side of the road. Legality aside, I have no issue with using any method you feel is necessary for a kill, so long as it is respectful, quick, and safe for anyone or anything not intended as the target.