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in reply to: Harvest is not a 4-letter word. #16347
Clay Hayes wrote: I don’t like it. To me the term harvest , as related to wildlife, implies an anthropocentric view of nature. We sow it, we manage it, we harvest it….. .
Clay, on the larger scale that is exactly what we are doing. I see that Mr. P is being politely silent because I know he has a lot to say about this subject, if he wanted to. There is a book written by Cynthia Gray, “Hunting & Fishing A God Given Responsibility”. That puts things in perspective in a Judeo-Christian sense.
HOWEVER. the fact is.. Man through development expansion and population explosion has already ALTERED the environment, and as a result, has a responsibility to mange game populations for good of wildlife and man. To denty the concept of “Harvesting” is the same as saying Hunting really isn’t an effective wildlife management tool. And if that is what we are acknowledging, then we have pretty much lost the argument to support hunting altogether.
in reply to: Harvest is not a 4-letter word. #16198George, I agree with everything you have said.
If I kill an animal, I then must “Harvest” it. Meaning “tag it” claim it into my possession. As a student of wildlife management I can tell you the laws about “possession” regarding game are pretty straight-forward and explicit.
My interpretation of Harvest – means to take into my possession, claim it, and process it somehow. For the record, in many states including my own, “all game must be prepared for human consumption” where applicable. “Wanton” killing is against the law.
in reply to: Harvest is not a 4-letter word. #16064Okay.. I see this carry over from that other forum. Harvest is the term used in the context of conservation. We are all familiar with the Mortality – Birth & Death Rates of wild animals, and how that pertains to the Carrying Capacity of a given area (number of animals a habitat can maintain over time). That said, wild animals like trees and crops are a renewal resources. We “Harvest” take, consume renewal resources. but don’t we have to KILL the animal first???? Ahh.. Archery Season cannot get here soon enough. Too much time on the computer!!! :shock::P:lol:
in reply to: When a Sportsmans Elk Hunting Days are over #10446This is an interesting, fact of life topic. I am 55 and was diagnosed with COPD when I was 30. As luck would have it, along with my meds and healthy lifestyle, I still lead a very normal active life. But with each hunting season it is always foremost on my mind… “time is fleeting”. It is what it is.
in reply to: good luck to all #9315Thanks, Kelly…. A Safe & Successful Season to All also!
Successes are often times what you carry close to your heart. Rather than what’s on your wall.
in reply to: So dang funny!!! #62397Great Shooting! 8)
in reply to: The Bowhunt #62392Loved it! 8)
in reply to: How’s the outlook for deer in your area? #62385How’s the deer outlook in my area? Depends on whether I get to shoot one or not! 😆 Sorry couldn’t resist! 😀
Actually, despite a very brutal winter with snow storms every week from Christmas to end of February. The deer managed very well. If they were in bad shape coming out of the post Rut then the Coyotes got them, plain and simple. However, last year we had Acorns EVERYWHERE… which made hunting tough. The plus side is, not only did the healthy deer make it through winter… it has been more common to see Does with three fawns this year. Instead of one or two.
New York had been very liberal with deer management (“Doe”) permits in the past, and too many hunters eager to shoot as many deer as possible, we have had several back to back bad winters and our Conservation Department has cut back on “Doe” permits in order to allow the populations to come back up a bit or stabilize.
I am not noticing the abundant mast crop this year, but I believe the deer will be easier to pattern as a result. That and the past winter survival rate should indicate a hopeful season ahead.
Good (& SAFE) Hunting Everyone!
in reply to: Homemade Broadhead Targets #57868Wildschwein… that’s a good on too. Thanks.
in reply to: Homemade Broadhead Targets #57853Thanks, Dr.Ed… I am thinking of that too. I cannot put one in my yard, due to local ordinance. But I could do that at the local range. I was also thinking of foam, but I shoot wood and have visions of pulling fletch through the foam, which I’m not crazy about.
in reply to: I guess you can #57794Congratulations! One more item for Independence!
in reply to: Who do you choose? #48086I would have to ask. Where do you feel you can contribute most? Or want to focus on most? That’s the main thing.
I’m not big on politics, and shy away from funding fancy $600 dollar suited lobbyist.
I like Compton’s Traditional Bowhunters – simply put. They are the future. With the strongest support for Youth programs. The youth are our future. Anyone with a stick and string in their hand really needs to look a Compton very seriously.
in reply to: Tarantula hawk #48080Yup.. everything in Texas, either has fangs, stings, poisonous or both! :shock::lol:
in reply to: A couple of pretty cool pictures #47264Very Cool!!! 8)
in reply to: Ground Blinds for Idiots… #47255I also agree with what everyone has said. I love using natural ground blinds and blind multiple blinds for use in multiple areas. The reason for doing this, is because you have to pay attention to weather and wind patterns and direction. I also agree with Mike, and I like having cover in front of me to hide any movement, once deer get close within 15 yards, it is almost impossible for them not to detect some amount of scent, so be as unobstrusive as possible and let them pass you before you draw, but yes, once I see a deer coming the bow is in my hand and fingers on the bowstring. One thing that is often over looked (in my opinion) is THERMALS, deer use thermals as much as the wind to detect scent, if you get a topo map and study your hunting area it becomes obvious to where the funnels and likely feeding and bedding areas are. But how the sun hits the landscape will also help determining thermal patterns, as well.
Thermals rise during the morning and lower later in the afternoon. For this reason, I like to hunt oak ridge saddles more on the high ground, but below the ridge tops.
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