Thread: Are hunters taking longer shots these days?

I started hunting 25 years ago, fixed 4x scope and average distance was about 60y in the first decade. bought a 3-9 in the next decade and average went to estimated 150y with 350 being the longest. last 5 years with a range finder and high powered scope and a couple extra rifles with longer barrels my avarage is probably around 200y, but I have to admit partly that is due to having more farm access rather than bush hunting which was all I did in first decade. still enjoy the odd bush hunt and are in awe of some of you dedicated bush hunters and how effective you are in the thick stuff. last two deer i shot were at 675 and 525, not because i wanted to but because the first one ran from nearby and stopped at 675, and the other was in a tiny clear shelf that I had no show of stalking into. Meat damage on the long shots means if I can get closer I will every time.