Some good points, guys, and I respect your opinions. I am one of those that occasionally hunts animals not destined for the table. As a former trapper, I have killed many furbearers for their hides. I still will shoot coyotes and wolves. Not every coyote, but every wolf if I have the chance. The reason being is that the wolf population in my area is robust, and due to a number of factors, wolves being one of them, the ungulate populations are dwindling in areas I hunt. I make a few bucks from the hide, and help out the prey populations. I will not frown on those who don’t though, and expect not to be frowned upon for doing so.
I grew up on the farm and coyote control was a part of life, as they like newborn calves. My dad still shoots every one he can, but they still get the odd calf.
Cool story Steve, I enjoyed it, and glad you took a pass. That was a good experience.
