Hunting report: not the kind that is likely to get into a hunting mag.
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ontgunner, you've got a sweet, but powerful little deer gun there. The '92's are excellent light little guns and the 44 Mag is a powerful deer cartridge. Forget about what people say about needing the latest ultra-mag, hyper sonic cartridges.
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- Maple Ridge, BC
Talk about a hijack, lol. But I have to say, even though I happen to agree with you I don't see the point of your post; you think you are going to change someone's mind? Why risk offending someone?
BTW, The Shield is the best show ever made, period. I love it.
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- Maple Ridge, BC
If you keep telling yourself that, then someday maybe you will really believe it.In the meantime, you will have to resolve not to think too deeply about questions such as:
1. If nature (space-time, matter and energy & the laws of physics) cannot cause itself to come into existence, then what is the non-natural cause?
2. Since, according to recent advances in science, we know that Darwinian processes cannot produce significant amounts of functional sequence complexity (see http://www.tbiomed.com/content/2/1/29 ) then how did all that functional sequence complexity get encoded in the genomes of life?
3. How is it that ancient prophesies of the Messiah written long before the time of Christ were fulfilled by Jesus Christ against impossible odds. (even if he knew all the prophecies, He'd have to be God to pull it off)
4. How do we explain the three lines of historical evidence for the resurrection of Christ?
5. How do I explain a couple of private miracles I have personally witnessed in emergency situations when I yelled 'God help me!' (real miracles ... the kind that are not possible under the laws of physics).
6. How do I explain the fact that I personally experience God and His presence with me on an ongoing bases for years?
You are free to believe what you want. I've been involved in technical discussions of God for long enough to know that people will believe what they want in spite of the evidence and logical arguments. However, if anyone is interested in reading an article I wrote on the subject, you can check it out here http://www.newscholars.com/papers/Apo handout.pdf If nothing else, it will help put you to sleep at night.One of the things that I like about sitting alone in the bush is that it is a break from discussions of heavy subjects.
It's the same on the other side of the fence Kirk, and after years of debate and discussion I have chosen to not discuss the subject whatsoever. In 20 years my belief system has never been shaken and I have never changed any one else's mind. What's the point? Your article was well researched and written by the way.
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Vic777 - was that really necessary?
I'm a confirmed atheist, but even I have acknowledged that religion and humanity are entwined. It's in the DNA man. ;-) Though IMHO, not for the reasons Kirk believes. I think the evidence suggests mankind created God, not the other way around.
Nevertheless, using "God" to describe the stark beauty of our natural word is perfectly acceptable, and more emotionally satisfying for many.
In the end, I think we all appreciate Kirk's wonderfully written and pictured hunting report, especially how he described being out in the woods in the best of company. I've got two little boys, ages 2 and 7. I want to be sharing hunting with them sooner rather than later.
Cheers!
I'm a confirmed atheist, but even I have acknowledged that religion and humanity are entwined. It's in the DNA man. ;-) Though IMHO, not for the reasons Kirk believes. I think the evidence suggests mankind created God, not the other way around.
Nevertheless, using "God" to describe the stark beauty of our natural word is perfectly acceptable, and more emotionally satisfying for many.
In the end, I think we all appreciate Kirk's wonderfully written and pictured hunting report, especially how he described being out in the woods in the best of company. I've got two little boys, ages 2 and 7. I want to be sharing hunting with them sooner rather than later.
Cheers!
Well, even though people seem to believe what they want to believe, I still like to give them a poke every once in a while to make them think. So next time y'all are out there in the bush enjoying nature and waiting for a deer or bear to come along, thinking deep thoughts, here's one to think about: if it is logically impossible for nature to bring itself into existence, then what was it that brought nature (including multiverses, if you're so inclined) into existence? (By crackey, all this thinking is hurting my head .... I just got back from the range with a problem 30-30 and found out that my barrel is bent! Now I have a straightening job on my hands, Dadgummit!)
Great story and pictures Kirk. Well said.
As you know, I just returned from a hunt in Nova Scotia with my father where for two weeks straight I carried that old, and darned heavy, Winchester 1886 40-65. That old gun was made in 1889, and I have often thought about the game she must have helped bring home over those long years. I wasn't fortunate enough to even see a buck this time around (I was only able to take a buck this season), but the joy of carrying that old gun, and piece of history, back into the woods this fall was well worth it and very satisfying. I personally don't get to upset about not bagging any game, and am just thankful to be able to spend that time in the great outdoors. Very peaceful indeed.
Matt
As you know, I just returned from a hunt in Nova Scotia with my father where for two weeks straight I carried that old, and darned heavy, Winchester 1886 40-65. That old gun was made in 1889, and I have often thought about the game she must have helped bring home over those long years. I wasn't fortunate enough to even see a buck this time around (I was only able to take a buck this season), but the joy of carrying that old gun, and piece of history, back into the woods this fall was well worth it and very satisfying. I personally don't get to upset about not bagging any game, and am just thankful to be able to spend that time in the great outdoors. Very peaceful indeed.
Matt
We humans ain't built to understand these big questions, but keep on asking and thinking; keeps the brain pliable.
I was on my first deer hunt week before last up near Magettawan in Ontario and on the last day I experienced that all kinds of wonderful November weather, i.e. rain, then snow with cold blowing wind, then rain again, and lastly a scant 15 minutes of joyous sunshine. The latter was while I sat down for a few minutes next to a sheltered beaver pond. I took off my hat and enjoyed the temporary +5 temperature and just watched the beaver doing its thing. I observed the woodpecker banging at a tree, and a field mouse streaked by my right foot, going who knows where. Not a thought about work or my sometimes crazy home life. Just a quiet moment communing with nature/God.
Off tomorrow at 3 a.m. for the last day of deer season. One last chance to fill my tag!
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- Vancouver, B.C.
Very nice well thought out story.Sounds like heaven: old carbine, deer and enjoying beautiful nature with your son. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice story and great photos!! Nice to be able to share this kind of stuff. I can barely bring myself to read some of the "hunting mag" stories - GPS, zillion dollar rifles/shotguns, big name sponsors, and so on. I am a bit old timer, I guess. I wander off into the bush with my .32 Winchester 94, my jumble of farmer orange clothes (gathered over the years), a pocket full of Kleenex, and apple, maybe a chocolate bar, maybe a bottle of water. Thanks for the effort of sharing this.
I'm a bit of an old timer too. I'm old enough to remember the real old timers who grew up with old Winchesters and Marlins. I have to confess that I haven't read a hunting mag for a few years. Modern ultra-mag/scopes, etc. just don't seem to call me much. I love hunting with a 100-year old Winchester and my own hand-loaded cartridges with cast bullets. I even use cast bullets in my 30-30 at 2,200 fps. Most of my cartridges, however, are in the 1,200 to 1,400 fps range. That is plenty for most anything.
The best thing about the hunt was that the youngsters had an opportunity to learn about proper, ethical hunting. Living as a good example has more influence than all of the regulation and lecturing that officialdom tries to impose on us.
