than hunting is.
#1 - catch and release.
the deer has a large metal apparatus threaded through its mouth. it is then tied to a tree so that it can be kept alive, kicking and fighting, while other deer might be caught. once the hunting is done then this deer will be placed into a cooler for the ride home so that it can slowly suffocate.
the hunter hits the deer on the head and kills it immediately. the deer is then dressed and prepared for processing. the deer feels no pain and does not fear for its' life.
most hunters prefer scenario #3. good hunters try to kill the animal with one shot. 