Hunted private property for resident elk.

We drove up to the rim of a draw in a vehicle then descended over 3500 feet into deep woods stalking a herd.
Heard them but never got a shot at the herd bull.Hearing the bull bellowing at 15-20 yards was some of the most exciting hunting I can recall.

I consider that hunting!! I think I would also consider a disabled youngster shooting a doe out of a treehouse "hunting" for him but NOT hunting for me.It would be just shooting for me.

IMHO I generally agree with you but I think the diifficulty of the task must be considered for the individual involved.