Any hunters here?

And as far as pictures go, it's been mentions already. They are ways to share and remember. Hunting is about a lot more than filling your freezer -- at least for many. It is a way to get back to nature, a way to be a part of it. It is a centering experience. And it also isn't as easy as many seem to think. Not for those that don't use feeders and blinds and whatnot, anyway. (Thankfully, using feeders and salt and the like is illegal in Montana.) So filling your tag is also something that takes much effort. So why wouldn't you want to remember that experience?

I agree. I have hunted with friends and family all my life. Some are not here anymore but I will always have those hunting trips to remember them by. People don't understand that getting a deer head mounted isn't just saying hey look at what I did. I mean you can pay and kill one on a big reserve. It's the memories of what all went into that moment when you took that animal.It's something you can touch and feel. It will always bring back the memory of that moment.

Be vewy vewy quiet, I'm hunting wabbits

Dove hunt. Best hunting because alot more shooting than waiting.

My hubby and I hunt. Bow and firearms. We hunt turkey and whitetail mainly. We live in a VERY rural area, so we hunt for many reasons. We are very selective in what we take, only taking what is needed and only taking quick kill shots. For us, wild game is the healthiest meats available.

There have been several discussions about mounts and photos.
Here's my "2 cents" worth:
People take photos of themselves on vacation, winning a competition, etc. ... soooo as long as a hunter is respectful in taking a photo, I don't see how it is any different. We have "trophys" in our home (ie, taxidermy mounts). We have wonderful memories and experiances tied to each one. They are a reminder of a life, a gift to us by our Creator, and are in no way dishonored. I would say more likely charished.

With that said... I do try to be respectful of non-hunting friends and try not to post pics on "social" sites...

Good luck to everyone this season!

Wanting to kill an animal...for 'fun'?

Sounds absolutely desperate.

I hunt for fun and for the meat that currently fills my freezer. It's not desperation, it is about being close to your food source and enjoying the outdoors.

Hunters have done more for the conservation of wildlife than PETA ever will.

I've hunted and fished my whole life. Deer, bear, turkey, rabbit, etc. etc. No ducks or geese though - just never have. Only kill what I eat with the exception of coyotes - they are decimating our deer & turkey populations here.

or WoW huntards.

oh WoW - never encountered one of these before. Opinionated know it all anti-hunting b!tch...

I don't understand the concept of taking pictures of an animal you've just killed. Eating hunted meat is better than eating factory farmed meat, but why are you so proud of killing? Could someone explain it to me, please?

If your child play a football and was awarded MVP, wouldn't you want to take a picture of him with his trophy?

Alaska here.... Love to bowhunt!

My husband has been hunting for 10 years. I just took up archery and bowhunting in July. Been out in the blind with him but haven't got my first buck/doe yet. But I plan to come firearm season.

Hunt and fish....love to wear camo too....