It seems fairer, not to mention more impressive, to take down any kind of animal with human-powered weapon(s) and/or ingenuity. As opposed to waiting in a blind with a shotgun, or using a high-powered rifle with a laser-powered scope to bring down your prey from a safe (read: cowardly?) distance.
Now I am not condemning firearm hunters at all. I am 100% in favor of responsible, regulated hunting of non-predator game. Even predators can be taken responsibly in case of defense of life or property; otherwise they should be off-limits, in my humble opinion.
I don't want to get too far off track. My purpose in posting is to ask for your assistance in compiling a list of human-powered weapons, not including traps, that can be used to capture and kill game animals. My definition of "human-powered" is this: at least the majority of energy or force used must come directly from the user of the weapon.
A compound bow is human-powered. So is a spear, and so is a sling. A fishing rod also fits. Please discuss.
Now I am not condemning firearm hunters at all. I am 100% in favor of responsible, regulated hunting of non-predator game. Even predators can be taken responsibly in case of defense of life or property; otherwise they should be off-limits, in my humble opinion.
I don't want to get too far off track. My purpose in posting is to ask for your assistance in compiling a list of human-powered weapons, not including traps, that can be used to capture and kill game animals. My definition of "human-powered" is this: at least the majority of energy or force used must come directly from the user of the weapon.
A compound bow is human-powered. So is a spear, and so is a sling. A fishing rod also fits. Please discuss.