Is it just me??

There is no difference between killing a skunk or killing a deer IMO.
I feel no remorse for the skunk, nor for the deer. s**t happens. I eat(the deer!). Life goes on.
Definitely happy about making the kill but hi-fiving and doing a dance ain't my style.
 
I didn't read through all 4 pages of posts, so forgive me if its been said.

Most of those hunting shows are just one big advertisment. They have to make exciting, attention grabbing, etc. I enjoy goose hunting, and it seems in the last few years (mosty in the U.S.), its been turned into a glorified video game of who has the most kills, the most bands, and the most expensive calls. You're not cool if you don't shoot a SBEII and if your decoys aren't fully flocked full boddies, you're not going to kill geese. Its all a bunch of marketting B.S. that's catching the up and coming hunters hook line and sinker. Respect for the game birds (or any game animal) has gone down hill in many or most of those shows and very few preach conservation. As I surf the U.S. hunting forums and Youtube videos, my jaw drops as I read such comments as "My buddies and I killed 15 geese yesterday, what do I do with them?".

Anyways, that's my take. I still eat everything I kill or my extended family eats it. If I ever catch my kid killing more birds than she knows what to with, I'll slap 'er silly.
 
It's a pleasure to read a thread on a somewhat controversial topic where differing views are expressed in an intelligent informative manner and with the exception of a couple of crass comments reflects the tremendous brotherhood that exists within the hunting community.

Everyone please gather around for a group hug - we deserve it. :)

Ron
 
ronecol said:
It's a pleasure to read a thread on a somewhat controversial topic where differing views are expressed in an intelligent informative manner and with the exception of a couple of crass comments reflects the tremendous brotherhood that exists within the hunting community.

Everyone please gather around for a group hug - we deserve it. :)

Ron
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but instead of a hug, how about a handshake and a beer? :D
 
I agree with you johnn,
one show in particular that bothers me
is "dream season"
where they make hunting into a competition
between groups of hunters trying to out kill the other group.
Little mention of the meat, but lots on the racks,
and number a game taken in one season.
Very sad to say the least.
I have nothing against being excited when taking a deer
or other animal, its the end result of your hardwork.
I still remember my first deer after several years of hunting.
We shake each others hands etc in our group.
As long as there is respect for the game you are hunting.
The animals deserve that.
But for rodents thats another story.
 
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I'd be lying if I said I wasnt thrilled and excited everytime I harvest an animal. Does that mean Im disrespecting the animal? Not in my opinion, and no one I hunt with seems to think im disrespecting the animal.

The last deer I harvested was a doe, and I was by far the most happy with it as any of the three ive taken in my young hunting career. More for the fact I thought it was miss, or that Id made a bad shot and it was wounded. Turns out I had takent he heart completely out of it, but it still managed to run a heck of a long way.

I cannot explain the sense of relief, and then the subsequent excitement I felt when I found her. My fear turned out to be unfounded, and I made a terrific shot. I was tuaght repect for the animal. Anyone who hunts at my camp quickly knows our camp rules, and the way we treat our game. Appropriate celebration is not frowned upon.

I ask a question of you; are you disgusted by guys who get excited over fish as well? How is it any different?
 
blasted_saber said:
I'd be lying if I said I wasnt thrilled and excited everytime I harvest an animal. Does that mean Im disrespecting the animal? Not in my opinion, and no one I hunt with seems to think im disrespecting the animal.

The last deer I harvested was a doe, and I was by far the most happy with it as any of the three ive taken in my young hunting career. More for the fact I thought it was miss, or that Id made a bad shot and it was wounded. Turns out I had takent he heart completely out of it, but it still managed to run a heck of a long way.

I cannot explain the sense of relief, and then the subsequent excitement I felt when I found her. My fear turned out to be unfounded, and I made a terrific shot. I was tuaght repect for the animal. Anyone who hunts at my camp quickly knows our camp rules, and the way we treat our game. Appropriate celebration is not frowned upon.

I ask a question of you; are you disgusted by guys who get excited over fish as well? How is it any different?
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I agree, and appropiate being the key word, defined by the individuals defination.

Again, I personally, am not 'disgusted' by or passing judgement on the reaction of anothers to the situation, even though it may differ considerably from my own. Each to their own, it's just that some of levels of exuberance displayed aren't quite my cup of tea.

For me basically, the reaction catching fish is the same as that of shooting game. I guess I'm more of a meat/deep freeze hunter than anything. Like hunting game, if I catch it I want to eat it. I personally couldn't go fishing just for the express purpose of hooking a fish, playing it and bringing it in, just to let it go. I realise however, there are circumstances where size considerations are such that the small ones have to be thrown back. I'm okay with that, but to purposefully go fishing just to catch and then release??? If that's your choice, fine, but it's not for me.
 
I'm with you John I was raised to kill to eat which I do to this day.I have killed a lot to my time and I have also let a fair number go till the right one comes along. I make sure of my animal and my shot before I take it. I always say little mental prayer of thanks to myself.

Like you I have a hard time with some of these goofy wildlife hunting shows. To me it's what gives hunters a bad name.

Grijim
 
I really don't get it...

I'm happier than hell when I get an animal. Its as if MONTHS of preparation and planning pay themselves off in an instance. Do I act excited? HELL yes, it excites me. Do I cheer and high five? HELL yes, I'm happy. Do I act like the people on TV? No, they don't swear as much as me. I have a good time and enjoy what just happened.

When you're on a boat with your friends and you catch a huge fish do you not get excited with your friends? Or do you all just look at each other and acknowledge what happened with a group head nodding.

I mean, does it not excite you? Why do you feel you have to keep your emotions bottled up? You actually think someones going to look down on you for feeling like the man for a minute? Have a little fun, time to lighten up.

You guys can act "respectful" all you want, but I'm going to celebrate for a minute.
 
Andy said:
Now we have people telling us how we should feel when we kill an animal?

Usually when someone gets all moralistic and ethical on CGN the hammer falls quickly, so why is this such a Kumbaya circle?

No I don't burn Sweetgrass and thank the Great Maker for providing food after a kill. I usually smile, admire what will soon be meat in the freezer and start the work of getting it home. A couple of times I have been more outwardly excited and pleased, like my first deer (a buck with a bow) - I thought that was ok.

Do you guys hang around outside Slaughter Houses and thank the animals as they enter?
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x's 2, what, do you drop to your knees and thank the sweet lord and savior for allowing you some time on this fine earth to harvest some of its bounty? FS
 
As a hunting buddy of mine observed, many of the shows from "down south" can wax quite silly. I was watching one hunting show with my wife and two grown men were taking turns jumping up and wrapping their legs around each other and hooting like demented owls. The wife remarked that she "--could just see me and M------- carrying on like that".
Some of those American shows are just plain disgusting. I still watch "Wild TV" a fair amount but I have learned what programs are good and which are apt to nauseate me.
 
I've actually heard many guys comment on the same thing. Doesn't bother me all that much, but yeah - i think it's way over the top.

I guess it's what they think people want to see.
 
Mojo99 said:
I didn't read through all 4 pages of posts, so forgive me if its been said.

Most of those hunting shows are just one big advertisment. They have to make exciting, attention grabbing, etc. I enjoy goose hunting, and it seems in the last few years (mosty in the U.S.), its been turned into a glorified video game of who has the most kills, the most bands, and the most expensive calls. You're not cool if you don't shoot a SBEII and if your decoys aren't fully flocked full boddies, you're not going to kill geese. Its all a bunch of marketting B.S. that's catching the up and coming hunters hook line and sinker. Respect for the game birds (or any game animal) has gone down hill in many or most of those shows and very few preach conservation


Thats the way i see it also, just a video game of hunting and shooting animals in a fenced in area. What the f--ks next, shooting fish in a rain barrel.
I respect the waterfowl and game we hunt. I must admit though my hunting buddiy enjoys and takes great pleasure razin me when i miss a shot or two when we are duck hunting.
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Johnn Peterson said:
At home in B.C., I'm on cable not satellite:(. At the moment we're out in AB visiting and babysitting our Granddaughter while our Daughter & Son In Law are away on a big game hunt in Africa. One of the side benefits I enjoy on these visits is viewing the wide variety of hunting and shooting shows that are available on the satellite dish here:).

Watching a couple of shows yesterday, an aspect in most shows that bothers me somewhat is the seemingly over exuberant laughing, joking, high fives etc that takes place to celebrate the demise of a fine game animal:(. I've been hunting since I was twelve and have harvested a 'fair' amount of game and have been with others that have done the same. With me or those I've been hunting with, I can't ever recall anyone ever expressing or showing signs of laughing jubilation to acknowledge the death of an animal. Offering congratulations on getting the animal and/or making a great effective shot, and taking pictures, yes but that's about it as far as the 'rejoicing' is concerned.

Hence my question. Is this laughing rejoicing etc par for the course today? Or, is it just me and my respect for the game and being a 'stick in the mud'? I guess my attitude comes from my Dad. He loved hunting as much as anyone, but as I recall, actually downing the animal was always a bit of a sad moment for him.

So, comments and opinions??
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100%!!:agree:
 
Johnn Peterson said:
At home in B.C., I'm on cable not satellite:(. At the moment we're out in AB visiting and babysitting our Granddaughter while our Daughter & Son In Law are away on a big game hunt in Africa. One of the side benefits I enjoy on these visits is viewing the wide variety of hunting and shooting shows that are available on the satellite dish here:).

Watching a couple of shows yesterday, an aspect in most shows that bothers me somewhat is the seemingly over exuberant laughing, joking, high fives etc that takes place to celebrate the demise of a fine game animal:(. I've been hunting since I was twelve and have harvested a 'fair' amount of game and have been with others that have done the same. With me or those I've been hunting with, I can't ever recall anyone ever expressing or showing signs of laughing jubilation to acknowledge the death of an animal. Offering congratulations on getting the animal and/or making a great effective shot, and taking pictures, yes but that's about it as far as the 'rejoicing' is concerned.

Hence my question. Is this laughing rejoicing etc par for the course today? Or, is it just me and my respect for the game and being a 'stick in the mud'? I guess my attitude comes from my Dad. He loved hunting as much as anyone, but as I recall, actually downing the animal was always a bit of a sad moment for him.

So, comments and opinions??
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:agree:

There are only a select few shows on WildTV that are worth watching. The business of a post kill high fiving, tackling each other, dry humping and the rest of that bull#### makes me sick and ruins a show for me.
 
People take this way too seriously. The OP asked a question. Answer the question without all the other BS. He wasn't passing judgment or imposing his views, just asking a question. Do you people get all worked up and frothing at the mouth when someone asks you if you prefer rare or well-done steak?
 
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