I agree that the non-hunters (as opposed to the antihunters) don't go searching for ammunition to discredit hunters. However, the antis don't lose any time disseminating any negative news they find. So much the better for them if it is a bunch of hunters discussing how much they enjoy seeing their quarry's blood and guts spattered all over.Originally posted by Cro-mag:
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The non hunting community? I don't think they cruise hunting sites looking for this stuff.They're not interested. That's left up to the extremists, and I don't care what kind of decent, clean kill you make and with what tool, you're still a killer. Period.
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Along those lines, if you follow any of the political sites you will frequently see the opposition show up to "troll" for stupid or otherwise damaging comments, either to inflate their own egos or to try to prove a point. Don't think for a minute that the anti hunters won't do the same on this (or any other hunting) board. Looking at the original posters command of the English language and recent member number I'd guess he is
1. A third grader looking for some attention.
2. An anti-hunter with some knowledge of guns/ammo trying to pose as a redneck.
3. Someone who hasn't progressed as far through the hunting experience as others on this board.
My opinion - clean, humane kills are most important. How best to achieve this - the proper bullet loaded at a velocity it is designed for placed in a vital area. The fascination with blood and guts either goes away soon as a hunter becomes mature or hunting becomes boring and the person spends their time renting "slasher" movies to get their thrills. Of course, your mileage may vary...