Is hunting deer with Buckshot ethical?

This thread should be called....

what DISTANCE can you ethically shoot a deer with buckshot from? I mean, there is a reason that police departments carry shotguns with buckshot - it is simply one of the most effective short distance weapons available. From close range, nothing - man or deer - survives a hit with typical buckshot - not for any meaningful amount of time. For what it is worth, when I hunted with dogs as a kid, we never shot more than 30-40 yards.
 
With all due respect, hasn't this subject/post been addressed and can we put it to sleep. At any rate, it got Hi-Jacked a long time ago. Hasn't the question been answered? ... :eek:



Be Safe !!!
 
Have been on hunts that prohibit buckshot but I realize a 30-40 yd shot is most likely fatal to any white tail around here. Also know most hunters can't estimate range very well, I'm one of them. Slugs, rifles or big pistols work better for me but buckshot in the right hands will damn sure git-r-done!
 
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