I know...I know not a autograph

[Runscott]

Good luck with your dog, Leon. The geriatric pet years are painful but also very wonderful and different from the 'pet in their prime' years.

Mike is just very passionate about everything and wasn't thinking it would offend anyone. Big mistake, but still the truth. That is much better than the many on the internet who intentionally horrify people. Mike is definitely an above-average internet guy.

The wild hog hunt post was timely for me. I was watching a football game at the local pub the other night, when I noticed they were showing a helicopter boar hunt on the other television. I understand all the reasons that it's okay to do what they were doing, but after watching the celebration as they tossed the bodies in their pickup trucks while the show's celebratory music played in the background, I would be okay with a hunting helicopter malfunction.

[Leon]

Scott, thanks for the comments and I agree concerning the OP (hi Mike). No harm was intended, I am sure of that. It's just the animal lover in a lot of us doesn't like killing animals, me included. I don't like the killing of animals at all but sometimes it's necessary (at least in our current situation) for different reasons. Now, if we could trap and spay/neuter and release, that would be a way better way of population control. This all said, I am meat eater, so guess I am also hypocritical.

Originally Posted by Runscott

Good luck with your dog, Leon. The geriatric pet years are painful but also very wonderful and different from the 'pet in their prime' years.

Mike is just very passionate about everything and wasn't thinking it would offend anyone. Big mistake, but still the truth. That is much better than the many on the internet who intentionally horrify people. Mike is definitely an above-average internet guy.

The wild hog hunt post was timely for me. I was watching a football game at the local pub the other night, when I noticed they were showg a helicopter boar hunt on the other television. I understand all the reasons that it's okay to do what they were doing, but after watching the celebration as they tossed the bodies in their pickup trucks while the show's celebratory music played in the background, I would be okay with a hunting helicopter malfunction.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Leon

Scott, thanks for the comments and I agree concerning the OP (hi Mike). No harm was intended, I am sure of that. It's just the animal lover in a lot of us doesn't like killing animals, me included. I don't like the killing of animals at all but sometimes it's necessary (at least in our current situation) for different reasons. Now, if we could trap and spay/neuter and release, that would be a way better way of population control. This all said, I am meat eater, so guess I am also hypocritical.

Very emotional subject for many of us.

Like Scott wrote, I, too, am certain that Mike didn't mean any harm.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Leon

This all said, I am meat eater, so guess I am also hypocritical.

I am also a meat-eating hypocrite, but giving it more thought and considering a change.

[w7imel]

Guys really no harm was meant! I thought this being a mostly sport site that some sportsman things could be shared. My local paper had pictures of me and deer in the paper and not one person complained. I guess maybe where I live its more acceptable to hunt. I was just wanting to share a very good day with you guys.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by w7imel

I was just wanting to share a very good day with you guys.

Not such a good day for the deer.

[w7imel]

You are correct David I really was just trying to share a great day for me and my family. We have always had family or friends that would give us venison and we love to eat it because its flavor is great and its very heart healthy having nearly zero fat. I had wanted to give back to friends and family who provided us over the years. I took up deer hunting on a whim and got a deer that is one of the biggest shot in my state. I just thought you guys might be interested in something other than the usual. Again in no way was I trying to upset anyone here just wanted to share.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Guys really no harm was meant! My local paper had pictures of me and deer in the paper and not one person complained. I guess maybe where I live its more acceptable to hunt.

This thread got just odd. I would agree is started a little off by title and pic(not expecting it) but man.. all this backlash... babe would be rolling in his grave. So many compassionate people here.. who would have thought?!?

Congrats on your hunt; glad you were able to have the experience and provide food for your family. You now understand/hands on what eating meat entails.
Those posting pictures of fish, dogs and pussy (cats), maybe not eating meat should be a New Years resolution.

OP: pm me, let's compare stories.

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I am also a meat-eating hypocrite, but giving it more thought and considering a change.

I switched to whole food, plant based lifestyle this year. Lost 45 lbs, but much more importantly, significant reduction in inflammation, arthritis, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. I was on the fast track to meds, but no longer. Had my first meat in 6 months at Xmas eve dinner as a matter of receiving hospitality of the host. But back to it and feeling awesome. Consider it.

[HRBAKER]

Not a hunter but raised by a long lineage of hunters on both sides of my family tree. No issues with it at all. To each their own.
I would agree that this is a strange place to post your latest "pick up."

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I am also a meat-eating hypocrite, but giving it more thought and considering a change.

So you are thinking about taking up hunting??

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

So you are thinking about taking up hunting??

I was thinking that if I wasn't willing to do the killing, then I shouldn't eat it.

Since I have never had the guts to shell a bean or pull up a carrot, I have no choice but to take up hunting.

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I was thinking that if I wasn't willing to do the killing, then I shouldn't eat it.

Since I have never had the guts to shell a bean or pull up a carrot, I have no choice but to take up hunting.

I've seen Fudd try to pull up a carrot and it can be dangerous! Wasckly Wabbits!

[prestigecollectibles]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I am also a meat-eating hypocrite, but giving it more thought and considering a change.

That's why I became a vegan nearly three years ago. My only regret is that I waited until I was 46. It is the best choice for the animals, your health and the environment.

http://www.befairbevegan.com/

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

That's why I became a vegan nearly three years ago. My only regret is that I waited until I was 46. It is the best choice for the animals, your health and the environment.

http://www.befairbevegan.com/

To be fair the horrible web page you posted highly offends me much more than the deer picture.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bnorth

To be fair the horrible web page you posted highly offends me much more than the deer picture.

That is just crazy to me. But hey, there are crazy people everywhere!!

BTW, my 13 yrs old dog has acute kidney failure and is still on IV at the vet. They don't know if she is going to make it. I held her for about 15 minutes this morning, in the back of the vet where the sick dogs are kept. I brought her rotisserie chicken blended in white rice (all made this morning) but she still won't eat. I brought a blanket from home so she can have her "home" smell in her little cage up there. They have her on antibiotics too. I will probably pick her up late this evening and bring her home for the night. WE are hopeful but it's touch and go. It is so sad when our best friends are sick....

[slidekellyslide]

Sorry to hear this Leon.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Leon

That is just crazy to me. But hey, there are crazy people everywhere!!

BTW, my 13 yrs old dog has acute kidney failure and is still on IV at the vet. They don't know if she is going to make it. I held her for about 15 minutes this morning, in the back of the vet where the sick dogs are kept. I brought her rotisserie chicken blended in white rice (all made this morning) but she still won't eat. I brought a blanket from home so she can have her "home" smell in her little cage up there. They have her on antibiotics too. I will probably pick her up late this evening and bring her home for the night. WE are hopeful but it's touch and go. It is so sad when our best friends are sick....

Did you look at the site? It talks about how ALL animals are basically tortured and murdered.

Very sorry to hear about you dog Leon. When I had to make the decision to put my Rottweiler Samson down because he was suffering from bone cancer I made him a Ribeye steak and slept on the floor with him his last night. It is crazy how much we love our pets. Tearing up just thinking about it. Good luck with you family member.

[prestigecollectibles]

If the idea of not harming animals offends you. please seek help.

Originally Posted by bnorth

To be fair the horrible web page you posted highly offends me much more than the deer picture.

[rjackson44]

me and my dog finn wish you the best .thank you for being an animal lover octavio

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

If the idea of not harming animals offends you. please seek help.

Harming animals offends me as does the propaganda filled webpage you linked to that is filled with a lot of complete BS. I do agree the large scale farms are horrible beyond what most could imagine. I feel very differently about the small scale family farms they are also bashing.

Also hope you know that it has been scientifically proven plants feel pain. So when you cut off that piece of loose leaf lettuce or pull that carrot you ARE causing stress to the plant. I have attended The university of Arizona, Mississippi State University, Missouri Western State University, and The University of Wisconsin on every imaginable aspect of plant growth. So I am not just throwing out unsubstantiated opinions like the website you linked to.