10 Controversial Wildlife Subjects

[Leo]

Re: 10 Controversial Wildlife Subjects

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Nowadays, I make sure as few people see the animal as possible. When was the last time you got a pat on the back from a stranger who was a hunter at the checkstation or processor? Our own ignorance, insecurity and incompetence is what fuels these contriversies and prevents us from doing what we really need to do. IE. improve the habitat and really study the population.

As a Wildlife professional your NUMBER ONE job is to TEACH IMO, ignorance of wildlife is the biggest controversial subject, because it's what people THINK they know that causes all the problems.

[/ QUOTE ]Not to get off the subject but, these statements kinda contradict themselves don't they?

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I don't think so. Trying to teach somebody something while standing over a big deer tends to just get you branded as a liar or a braggert by your "accusers". From the first time these folks open their mouths it's apparent their opinion is not open for debate. To teach somebody something they have to be willing to believe you have something to teach them.

I answer these folks honestly. That's all I can do at that point. If someone wants to really learn, I do what I can to help.

[whitetailkiller]

Re: 10 Controversial Wildlife Subjects

public hunting land!!!! there is one small part of rocks state park in my county that is open to the public... but at town meetings everyone is complaining about deer damaging flower beds or veggie gardens,,,and about how many deer are getting hit in this county....but they refuse to offer more hunting areas!!!!!!!! why not open land to hunters instead of listening to the complaints every meeting!!!!!!!!!

[Randy]

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Nowadays, I make sure as few people see the animal as possible. When was the last time you got a pat on the back from a stranger who was a hunter at the checkstation or processor? Our own ignorance, insecurity and incompetence is what fuels these contriversies and prevents us from doing what we really need to do. IE. improve the habitat and really study the population.

As a Wildlife professional your NUMBER ONE job is to TEACH IMO, ignorance of wildlife is the biggest controversial subject, because it's what people THINK they know that causes all the problems.

[/ QUOTE ]Not to get off the subject but, these statements kinda contradict themselves don't they?

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I don't think so. Trying to teach somebody something while standing over a big deer tends to just get you branded as a liar or a braggert by your "accusers". From the first time these folks open their mouths it's apparent their opinion is not open for debate. To teach somebody something they have to be willing to believe you have something to teach them.

I answer these folks honestly. That's all I can do at that point. If someone wants to really learn, I do what I can to help.

[/ QUOTE ]I understand what you are saying but, in my opinion, part of hunting is killing. Now with that said, I am trying to teach my six year old son about hunting. From the time he was born I would show him what I killed. He also sits in my tower with me watching the deer all summer long. He knows what they look like alive, he also is very aware of what they look like dead. You made a ststement about standing over a big deer, Well, if I saw a big deer on the back of your truck when i was younger, I'd have asked you all kinds of questions thinking you were a great hunter!! As far as your so called "accusers" your right, they have there mind made up and there is not a whole lot you can do to change it. My opinion is Let evereybody see your trophy, Be proud of it, you earned it, The anti's need to know hunting is here to stay and killing is a part of it!