Ann

I am not critising hunters for using a bow, just asking a question.

You are right. It is not clear if the client is hunting elephant or not with his bow.

But back to the question. If it is truly bow hunting, or muzzleloader hunting, or whatever, should not all parties be armed with the same tools?

This topic first came up when the infernal .45/70 supporters kept claiming it was a perfectly acceptable hunting tool. And evidence was clients hunting buffalo, elephant or whatever with them. But ALWAYS the PH had a DECENT rifle as back up.

Same story with a bow, spear or whatever.

BTW I have heard some guys are intending to hunt buffalo with a throwing spear soon. I hope the PH also has one as backup.