No one's way is better than the other's, if it's legal.

The fish that I do not eat is pressure cooked and fed to my dogs. So yes I use 100 percent of what is caught.

I guess we can continue to beat a dead horse, but the bottom line is if what is being done is illegal then those breaking the law should be punished.

If someone is enjoying the sport within the confines of the law, then they should be left alone and not lumped in with those that are doing something illegal. Dumping fish in the river is not legal, and if I saw a fellow bow fisherman doing such a thing I would confront him and turn him in if he continued. Just because a couple of guys might do that it does not mean all of use do. I agree that this is something that needs to be stopped, BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL.

If you don't like the sport and think it is unethical, then don't attack those that are doing something that is perfectly legal. Attack the legislatures that make the laws, and push for something to change.

Isn't the limit 1 per day?

I think that statement is demonstrably false.

Please demonstrate!

I am not attacking those that are doing something that is "perfectly legal".

I may be wrong however I truly believe that most bow fisherman do not eat these fish, do not truly use them for fertilizer or anything else. I believe that the vast majority of these fish are killed and dumped/wasted. I believe the old fertilizer or cat food thing is what is said but is not truly happening most of the time.

I'll ask it one more time.

Do you honestly think that most bow fisherman ethically and legally utilize the fish the kill?

And as for the pictures on the Official Texas Bow Fishing website ........ I'm not interested in your pics of fish that you shot. Yes shot you keep saying "caught" those fish are shot with an arrow they are not "caught".

I ask again why are there no pictures of peoples kills on the Official Texas Bow fishing website? I have never seen a fishing forum/club/association website that did not have lots and lots of pictures of the fish that are "caught".

Neither you nor any other bow fisherman that I have put these type questions to will fully answer. No one that supports it will openly say that they truly believe that the majority of bow fisherman not only technically legally use but also ethically use the fish they shoot.

DO you notice how no one will say what is done with the hundreds and hundreds of dead fish in one of the "fishing" tournaments. I guarantee you some one on here has read this that knows but they wont say. Why? I am betting the answer is "they are being used for fertilizer" or "dog food".

we all have our opinions and are entitled to them. If you are not doing the things that I am talking about that's great good for you. I am not talking about you then right?

Just because something is legal doesn't make it moral, efficient, or effective.

It's okay to call out the nonsense - not every idea or practice deserves to get equal consideration, legal or otherwise.

[quote=Floon Swenson]What you call moral, efficient, or effective is based on your opinion, not on "demonstrable" factors.