Hunting on Nov 11.

[Rocket Surgery]

I just can't imagine Remembrance Day without standing in the rain at a cenitaph. I've never gone hunting on that day but I probably will, simply because I can. The "I can" part being what I'm celebrating, and I'd stop at 11:11 to stare at my poppy for a minute.

 

[mpsmyth]

If I hadn't already filled my tag this week I'd be out Nov 11. Pay homage by sitting in the woods with a rifle and gun fire going off all around you.

 

[CZ-ER]

Last year My brothers and myself were deer hunting up near kearney ont on remembrance day.At 9.30 am we came out of the woods and went to the nearest town to take part in the remembrance day parade then went for breakfest at local resterant and paid for a couple of old vets meals then headed back out hunting.

 

[boltonscouter]

I think hunting with a military surplus rifle would be highly appropriate! 2 Minutes of silence goes without saying!

 

[Highwind]

I always attend and participate in the community R.D. function. We had a lot of family around so that meant no hunt for the afternoon. I went to visit the family instead. It would have been nice to get out, but tomorrow I'll head out extra early.

 

[blasted_saber]

It is because of the sacrifices made by others to ensure our freedoms that we can have the day to hunt or do whatever.

When you are out hunting or enjoying your day just remember who made it possible, there is great pride and honor in that.

I am sure that if that buck of a lifetime comes out at 11:00 a few of the fallen won't mind you taking the shot.

Perfect.

 

[bisonhd]

Yeah, if we happen to look at our watches at 11 we might pause for a moment and think about it. How dare they have it during the rut?(sarcasm intended).

On a positive side, I saw a pretty good turnout for the ceremonies, including lots of young people. But, I think we were given this stat day off (not holiday) to give our war veterans a little more than a passing moment, maybe even a little feeling of sacrifice of the pleasures and freedoms they, the dead and suffering earned for us. We could give "a moment", at work.

 

[webster]

It is because of the sacrifices made by others to ensure our freedoms that we can have the day to hunt or do whatever.

When you are out hunting or enjoying your day just remember who made it possible, there is great pride and honor in that.

I am sure that if that buck of a lifetime comes out at 11:00 a few of the fallen won't mind you taking the shot.

This is it right here.

Hunting with a milsurp seems appropriate.

 

[Superbrad]

I served and observed etc.... all that is important is that you remember the price paid... I have marched in the parade, watched the parade... fact is remember our vets and what they did.. going deer hunting doesn't make you a bad person... by that logic you cant do anything on that day....

Truly speaking... I can't picture a better place to observe this ritual than in the middle of the bush by yourself in peace and quiet

 

[shotgunbob]

It is because of the sacrifices made by others to ensure our freedoms that we can have the day to hunt or do whatever.

When you are out hunting or enjoying your day just remember who made it possible, there is great pride and honor in that.

I am sure that if that buck of a lifetime comes out at 11:00 a few of the fallen won't mind you taking the shot.

Pretty much sums up my thoughts on this subject as well

 

[west250]

This was the first year in quite a while that I didn't get out for a hunt on the 11th. In years past, I would reflect on the loss, and quietly thank the brave men and women who kept (keep) this land free for the future generations. Thanks to all of them I have the privilege of spending that day out in the country that we all love.

 

[mvarley84]

The way I see it, we should be thankful every day...not just Nov 11th. Yea its that formal day where we remember, but I am always conscious of the sacrifices made that allow me to live a lifestyle that I choose. What better way to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice than to just live your life the way you want to.

 

[M14Doctor]

My biggest BC Mule deer was taken on rememberance day, 2006. I was hunting solo, on foot, wearing a poppy and hunting with a lee enfield, no1 MK3 BSA, 303. Was truly a day of rememberance. I was also wearing an article of clothing from my Grandfather, who along with many of my relatives who are long passed, served our country (and the free world) in the fields and forests of Europe.

 

[aprilfoolsme]

Reason I asked was there used to be a related message in the MB hunting guide, but it's no longer there. (Or I couldn't find it).

It used to say no hunting rememberance day

Now it says please refrain from hunting from 10AM TILL NOON IN REMEMBERANCE OF THE FALLEN

 

[hakx]

For me, no hunting until after the parade, and wear the poppy all day.