Bramble, I agree with you. Also, there are some SHARPLY contradicting firsthand accounts from some (in my book) credible sources of some "famous", or infamous, bow hunting elephant kills, alleging such things as multiple kneecapping shots, etc, before the arrow flys and cameras roll, and then again afterwards.

I also agree with the standard of killing your quarry as soon as possible. I’m all for making the stalk more challenging, finding that ‘perfect’ specimen for your goal, getting closer than your last hunt, etc.

For me my ego and the “finding yourself via hunting” ends where the animal’s suffering begins.

Bob