johnny2 wrote: I’ve been hunting for over 30 years, I know animals get killed. I don’t watch them, but because these shows are public they represent all of us to some degree. I’m not saying these shows are the same as market hunting, I’m saying there are parallels( killing wild animals = $$$$). You guys need to READ my posts. If you read my post you’ll understand where I’m coming from. I’m simply asking, should money be made on the killing of wild animals for public viewing. You don’t need video to sell hunting equipment, that was going on long before video came along. Should everything come down to how much money can be made from it? Most of you who have replied seem to have accepted the idea that everything does come down to money. I’m not saying all of YOU are greedy, I’m asking you to think a little deeper. I’m asking where do we draw the line and say some things aren’t for sale.
I think i understand what you are getting at. There are some shows out there that just promote product and lose the aspect of the hunt. But some of those shows do help us. Let me explain.
I used to work with two friends. Non-hunters, but were interested. They watched the outdoor channel and wanted to shoot BIG BUCKS. I laughed and said its not that easy, but I’ll help ya out a lil. They both went for their saftey courses and bought bows (yes, compounds) They spent the summer practicing and were pretty good.
The 1st day out we didnt see much. Just rubs, scat and bedding areas. The second day while my 1 friend was set up in a ground blind about 40 yards from me, he started going bannanas pointing. I made my way to him, he started ranting about this HUGE DEER he saw. I called my 2nd friend over and the 3 of us tracked. 20 min later we came across his HUGE DEER, a 2 year old doe; not the “monster”, but it was to him. ( And me too!) We never got a shot but they were out the rest of that season a bunch of days with me. They didnt harvest that year but both did the next. ( 2 nice doe’s)
My point is, those shows got two hunters in the sport we love. They put $$ into wildlife management that keeps land open and herds strong. We need promotion of our love. As I stated above, some shows I dont agree with, they are in it only for the money. But as I also stated above my two friends were new to hunting and went crazy over a doe. i have 20+ years and more that a few deer in the freezer, I felt the same way… My heart was pounding just as much as them. That is passion we need to instill to continue to have public land stay open. I have a hunting partner that has hunted with Ted Nugent many times, Ted still gets giddy over every deer or pig he shoots. Yes he promotes, but only stuff he believes in!! And yes he has shot more deer than most of us all put together. If we can promote that feeling then we are winning.
I moved to a recurve b/c I wanted a different kind of hunt. Some people bash this or that type of gear (compound bow, rifle, etc) I feel if you are getting out there and hunting ethicle and within state regulations then whats wrong with it? It may not be your cup of tea but it is for someone else. I hunt with a pistol during firearms season. My girlfriend wants to hunt with a compound; is that wrong? def not! The more people who hunt and get out to promote the better off we are.
I LOVE hunting with a recurve! I get close and more often that not, I go home with just a smile. Isnt that what its all about?
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I hope that is the case with you.
