Thread: Long-range hunting: is it sporting?

some of it comes down to whether a clean kill can be reasonably certain. I note that a very well known "long range" hunter usually has a capable tracking dog close by. Ethics do have to be considered and if in rough terrain with handy cover then a good dog is very useful.
Shooting a stag at 4-600 metres just on dark is often resulting in no recovery till next day, if at all, and then having spoilt meat unless certain criteria can be met.
Common sense , a powerful enough cartridge, very precise shooting and experience plus a good dog are all to be considered. Otherwise, just don't shoot.