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I was so livid after reading that article, what a bunch of pure rubbish. I'm sure he has no problem stuffing big macs into his fat trap.
If Bambi can take and pass the proper safety course, be certified, and get permission from the chief of her town. And has the money to buy a shotgun, I'm all for it!
I'll be in my tree stand 300 yards away with a rifle.
I love to hunt. The only part I dislike is the actual killing, but I love everything leading up to it and following it. I eat almost everything I kill. Some things I don't eat, like 'yotes.
The enjoyable part of hunting is working the dogs, spending time in the woods, setting up the right set of circumstances for a kill, and making a good shot. The necessary part of hunting is population control.
Hell, you can even video hunt these days. Get on your computer, move the camera and press the ENTER button when you have a target in sight. Bang! Hunting via the internet.
I would be lying if I said that I did not derive satisfaction from a quick humane kill.
We all know an animal has to die to feed us. My job as a hunter is to bring that death about in the most efficient way possible consistent with the ethics and legalities of the hunt. My satisfaction over the kill is derived from the way it is delivered.
However, mistreat and torture an animal in my presence and prepare to deal with ME.
I also derive satisfaction from doing the gutting, butchering (smaller game), and most of all, the cooking.