I once heard someone say if the coop is safe from night time predators then free range in the day is safe. I'm sure that poster recognizes there will still be losses, but I've been surprised at the number of people in rural areas that do this.
I'm in the city and they require a run. No free...
Shooting game out of season is poaching. Certainly in season hunting can fill a freezer, but not everyone has the tools and skills to make hunting cost effective.