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Eleanors38

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21. A rifle makes the killing act easy. But that's not what hunting is about, is it?

Wed Jul 29, 2015, 05:18 PM

Jul 2015

The difficulty in hunting for most folks is knowing the land and weather, being in the right place, still-hunting techniques, etc. Some may use knives but that is just amping up the act of killing so that it becomes dangerous. Hunting's "dangers" are exposure to elements, strenuous activity, falling out of tree stands, drowning, etc. The weaponry is Hollywood.

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What's your opinion of people who hunt and kill non-endangered animals for fun, as opposed to for food? [View all] Nye Bevan Jul 2015 OP

Where's the "What a bunch of assholes" option? MADem Jul 2015 #1

Some TV show years ago had one of the characters... TreasonousBastard Jul 2015 #2

One person has no problem with people who kill for fun? Well okay then! Iggo Jul 2015 #3

I've never quite understood the "sport" of hunting. DawgHouse Jul 2015 #4

Disgusting scumbags who deserve a karmic backfire. Arugula Latte Jul 2015 #5

I am a pretty liberal live and let live guy OriginalGeek Jul 2015 #6

Let's revive the Roman Coloseum Charles de Gaudless Jul 2015 #7

I don't understand the mindset of trophy hunters. Vinca Jul 2015 #8

I kill for food, and I enjoy hunting. So I can't vote in this. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #9

Largely I have no problem with your take kwolf68 Jul 2015 #14

Fair enough! Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #19

sorry, don't understand how killing can be "enjoyable" IcyPeas Jul 2015 #16

Well, there is the act of killing during an enjoyable hunt... Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #20

Kill with a knife and i will be impressed, face it, a rifle is not hard! nt Logical Jul 2015 #17

A rifle makes the killing act easy. But that's not what hunting is about, is it? Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #21

Not much challenge killing a deer with a rifle/scope. I understand bow hunting being a challange. nt Logical Jul 2015 #22

Yes, you have to get closer, and worry about scent control. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #23

So, were you impressed with that dentist putting an arrow into that famous lion? Paladin Jul 2015 #27

I agree with you. I get sick of the "challange" shit from hunters. nt Logical Jul 2015 #28

I'm surprised Ted Nugent hasn't turned up yet, praising that dentist. Paladin Jul 2015 #29

No kidding, or the NRA defending him. nt Logical Jul 2015 #37

They should DIAF tkmorris Jul 2015 #10

I don't understand killing for fun. /nt Marr Jul 2015 #11

I'm all for hunting invasive and damaging species FLPanhandle Jul 2015 #12

Invasive species. Hadn't even thought of that. alphafemale Jul 2015 #35

And that's the rub... Whiskeytide Jul 2015 #39

They are no worse than ruthless capitalist exploiters who destroy the land and all life Zorra Jul 2015 #13

I'm not a fan, but OTOH gollygee Jul 2015 #15

Yeah, I don't like hunting, but I eat veal. Nye Bevan Jul 2015 #18

Deranged scum damnedifIknow Jul 2015 #24

If there was another animal that hunted and killed humans when it had no need to do so LostOne4Ever Jul 2015 #25

I think, if you shot it, you must eat it. abakan Jul 2015 #26

Sometimes ok, sometimes not. AngryAmish Jul 2015 #30

Does this mean someone shouldn't have fun while hunting? Brickbat Jul 2015 #31

I have no issue with it bigwillq Jul 2015 #32

I can't see doing it for fun. Glassunion Jul 2015 #33

I am between "Disgusting" and Kali Jul 2015 #34

it still depends. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #36

Hunters, via excise taxes, and taxes on hunting licenses.. X_Digger Jul 2015 #38

well, pETA doesn't put funds into anything Kali Jul 2015 #40

Thanks- edited. n/t X_Digger Jul 2015 #41

I was just taking a jab at them Kali Jul 2015 #42