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(52,425 posts) Sun Nov 10, 2013, 03:18 PM Nov 2013

"Harvesting Deer" [View all]

Yes, I know. Hunting deer is an integral part of life here and, I am told, is important in controlling deer population.

But it is interesting the euphemism that is now being used, at least on the local TV news. No hunting, no killing, only "harvesting."

Sigh.

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"Harvesting Deer" [View all] question everything Nov 2013 OP

No biggie. More environmentally sound than harvesting beef NoOneMan Nov 2013 #1

Do you notice that the various food channels & shows now call meat "proteins". Mika Nov 2013 #2

That's been a culinary term for ages. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2013 #3

Sad to see the Strib print "harvesting wolves" also. glinda Nov 2013 #4

What, exactly, is your 'sigh' for? Jenoch Nov 2013 #5

For the killing, first question everything Nov 2013 #6

Using the deer 'harvest' term Jenoch Nov 2013 #7

Not having grown up in MN, my first November here was quite eye opening.... Eyerish Nov 2013 #8

Where have you lived before you came to Minnesota? Jenoch Nov 2013 #9

Born and raised in Southern California. Lived there until I was 26. Eyerish Nov 2013 #10

You say the deer hunters you Jenoch Nov 2013 #11