I have heard that term used many times by Animal Rights groups that are trying to paint an unclear picture to the media about certain practices.
Reminds me of a quote by Wayne Pacelle of Fund for Animals (now president of HSUS, they same group WT loves so much and endorses)

"I personally oppose fishing" a hooked fish feels pain equivalent to "...... a human having his hand impaled and being jerked off the ground by a hook"

Pretty obsured! huh! Just like your take on my way be "un-Sporting"
I take it you have never been on a hound hunt and have only read and saw one sided campaign footage!