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In Aust we like to do our own thing. Thirty years ago there was NO paid hunting, and NO guides. And it was wonderful for those who knew what was where and what was what.

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Nitro, actually there were established, paid hunting safari outfits operating in Australia more than 40 years ago.


Bakes,
Regarding ethics and guides, how about this for a hypothetical.
Let's say someone has heard a lot of stories and rumours regarding the, shall we say, less than ethical practices of a certain guide.
Now someone doesn't like this particular guide, but has never actually personally witnessed any of these unethical practices, and in fact has never met the guide nor had any direct dealings with him whatsoever.
Therefore someone cannot verify or prove that any/all these stories are in fact true, false, or highly exaggerated.

My question is......

Would it be considered "ethical" for someone to post some of those rumours and stories on a hunting forum where members/hunters/possible clients could be influenced by them?
Or would it be "ethical" to attempt to stick to the facts that are supported by hard evidence?

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