Hunting
igutt
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When is the last time you went hunting and what did you hunt?
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This morning. Looking for a pair of trousers that fit round the waist and don't slip down as soon as I start walking.
I really need to start bagging up clothes that are too big now and take them to a charity shop.31 -
Strudders67 wrote: »This morning. Looking for a pair of trousers that fit round the waist and don't slip down as soon as I start walking.
I really need to start bagging up clothes that are too big now and take them to a charity shop.
Did you get em 😂
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A wascally wabbit.3
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@igutt - I did find a pair, but I really do need to have a sort out
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Eagerly awaiting pheasant season.8
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Deer season opened Saturday.... Not actively chasing, but keeping a close eye on clear-cut that adjoins my land. Had a nice buck trigger my Arlo system a bunch late this summer raiding my apple trees. Might be tasty 😉 and good for keeping my protein up!! Duck / goose season soon.... Usually do a wee bit more of that!12
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Heading up this weekend to work on our stands. Firearm deer season in MN starts Nov 9th8
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I wonder if the people handing out "disagrees" do the same for suggestions about eating chicken and beef?
How is quickly and humanely killing a pheasant or deer for food any different than taking livestock to a slaughterhouse?39 -
Practicing my archery skills all week. Getting ready.8
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My elders were hunters. It was their only means of survival. They practiced good animal husbandry and utilized every part of the wildlife. There was no such thing as a grocery store. During the cold winter months, the lakes are rivers are frozen over, so smoked fish was an important staple but it would run out before the spring finally showed up. When you go to the grocery store for the pricey cuts of grassfed beef you bank and hope that everything was done decently and in order. The less expensive cuts, not so much. You really have no idea what went on behind the scenes.8
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Carlos_421 wrote: »I wonder if the people handing out "disagrees" do the same for suggestions about eating chicken and beef?
How is quickly and humanely killing a pheasant or deer for food any different than taking livestock to a slaughterhouse?
I agree that those who disagree need to think rationally about hunting.
I don’t hunt, but there is a need for it. I live in a rural area, with a lot of white tailed deer. Deer jump out in front of vehicles, causing millions in damage and even deaths. I’m probably a hypocrite, but I’m thankful for hunters even though I could never knowingly kill an animal.11 -
There's a massive difference between trophy hunting (cruel/evil) and hunting for food.27
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No one in my family is a trophy hunter. We have witnessed ignorant people with their deer or elk propped up in the back of their truck, showing off as they fly down the road. We take great care with gratitude and process everything ourselves. Humanely. Decently and in order.14
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Carlos_421 wrote: »I wonder if the people handing out "disagrees" do the same for suggestions about eating chicken and beef?
How is quickly and humanely killing a pheasant or deer for food any different than taking livestock to a slaughterhouse?
It’s ok one day they will understand that being hunted by us humans is one of the easiest ways to die for some animals5 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »I wonder if the people handing out "disagrees" do the same for suggestions about eating chicken and beef?
How is quickly and humanely killing a pheasant or deer for food any different than taking livestock to a slaughterhouse?
It’s ok one day they will understand that being hunted by us humans is one of the easiest ways to die for some animals
I am less optimistic that everyone will have that epiphany.4 -
Two of my mom’s brothers went hunting for deer. They shot a good-sized one, with full antlers. They were dragging it through the woods by its hind legs. After a while, Ted said to Stan, “you know it might be easier if we pulled it by the antlers”.
So they switched and started pulling the deer by the antlers. After a while Stan said to Ted “you know, this is a lot easier. Good idea”.
Ted replied “Yeah...but we seem to be farther away from the car”.
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There's a massive difference between trophy hunting (cruel/evil) and hunting for food.
How is shooting a large trophy buck and eating him any more cruel/evil than shooting a doe and eating her?
What about mounting his antlers makes his death worse?
Trophy hunting, hunting for food and responsible wildlife management are not mutually exclusive.
Even hunting for animals not typically hunted for food can be (and generally is) part of responsible wildlife management to ensure healthy populations.13 -
Two of my mom’s brothers went hunting for deer. They shot a good-sized one, with full antlers. They were dragging it through the woods by its hind legs. After a while, Ted said to Stan, “you know it might be easier if we pulled it by the antlers”.
So they switched and started pulling the deer by the antlers. After a while Stan said to Ted “you know, this is a lot easier. Good idea”.
Ted replied “Yeah...but we seem to be farther away from the car”.
Well done. Well done.3 -
For those who hit the disagree button for me, don't read my diary. Lots of moose sausage in there lately 😱😱 😁18
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steeliebob wrote: »For those who hit the disagree button for me, don't read my diary. Lots of moose sausage in there lately 😱😱 😁
Should I DM you my mailing address? lol3 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »steeliebob wrote: »For those who hit the disagree button for me, don't read my diary. Lots of moose sausage in there lately 😱😱 😁
Should I DM you my mailing address? lol
Wish I had lots to share, but someone did with me. Did not harvest one this year, but friends did. Sent me south for winter (summer in Alaska) with a little stash of both summer and polish varieties.
One of the local elk herds routinely visit my yard, will see if maybe get lucky with a legal bull there. I did not put in for the permit for a special any animal hunt that takes place late... Bios concerned with herds getting too dense and looking to thin some to help prevent possible disease spread.7 -
steeliebob wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »steeliebob wrote: »For those who hit the disagree button for me, don't read my diary. Lots of moose sausage in there lately 😱😱 😁
Should I DM you my mailing address? lol
Wish I had lots to share, but someone did with me. Did not harvest one this year, but friends did. Sent me south for winter (summer in Alaska) with a little stash of both summer and polish varieties.
One of the local elk herds routinely visit my yard, will see if maybe get lucky with a legal bull there. I did not put in for the permit for a special any animal hunt that takes place late... Bios concerned with herds getting too dense and looking to thin some to help prevent possible disease spread.
So who is this friend and how can I become a better friend to him/her than you are?
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So who is this friend and how can I become a better friend to him/her than you are?
LOL, gotta help 😁 Moose harvest in Alaska is often a very social event once an animal is harvested. Family and/or friends often assist in post-harvest processing as it can be a daunting task for someone on their own. Traditionally, those that help are always offered some finished product as a thank you. As a fishing guide, I am still very busy in moose season, and seldom get to hunt myself... But often help help folks I know with theirs when I get off the water and usually always have a little stash to enjoy. Terrific meat if not too big / rutty as with most game.
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steeliebob wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »steeliebob wrote: »For those who hit the disagree button for me, don't read my diary. Lots of moose sausage in there lately 😱😱 😁
Should I DM you my mailing address? lol
Wish I had lots to share, but someone did with me. Did not harvest one this year, but friends did. Sent me south for winter (summer in Alaska) with a little stash of both summer and polish varieties.
One of the local elk herds routinely visit my yard, will see if maybe get lucky with a legal bull there. I did not put in for the permit for a special any animal hunt that takes place late... Bios concerned with herds getting too dense and looking to thin some to help prevent possible disease spread.
Very nice!!
Also a great example of how hunting helps preserve the health of game animals.3 -
I give you hunters a lot of credit. No way do I have the patience to sit in a cold tree stand all day waiting for a deer to walk by so I could get a clean shot!6
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Carlos_421 wrote: »There's a massive difference between trophy hunting (cruel/evil) and hunting for food.
How is shooting a large trophy buck and eating him any more cruel/evil than shooting a doe and eating her?
What about mounting his antlers makes his death worse?
Trophy hunting, hunting for food and responsible wildlife management are not mutually exclusive.
Even hunting for animals not typically hunted for food can be (and generally is) part of responsible wildlife management to ensure healthy populations.
When I said trophy hunting I meant the people who shoot lions etc just for a picture. As long as you eat what you shoot it is all good with me.7 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »I wonder if the people handing out "disagrees" do the same for suggestions about eating chicken and beef?
How is quickly and humanely killing a pheasant or deer for food any different than taking livestock to a slaughterhouse?
I don't condone the killing of animals for food or entertainment.6 -
steeliebob wrote: »
So who is this friend and how can I become a better friend to him/her than you are?
LOL, gotta help 😁 Moose harvest in Alaska is often a very social event once an animal is harvested. Family and/or friends often assist in post-harvest processing as it can be a daunting task for someone on their own. Traditionally, those that help are always offered some finished product as a thank you. As a fishing guide, I am still very busy in moose season, and seldom get to hunt myself... But often help help folks I know with theirs when I get off the water and usually always have a little stash to enjoy. Terrific meat if not too big / rutty as with most game.
I may have to rethink this plan. Not that I would mind helping in the harvest even though I am inexperienced but because fish makes up so much of my diet I should be trying to friend you.
I plan to visit Alaska in the next 5 years. There is just a few other places ahead of it at the moment.3 -
Feral hog. 75 yarda. .50 muzzle loaded black powder. 180 boar.7
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