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Losing touch with the hunt...
Grunt:
I think this speaks to a larger concept. As long as man divorces himself from the natural world it is easy to justify the destruction of the earth. I think our only hope is for man to recognize that he is a part of the fragile web of life that makes up our world.
I taught hunters safety courses in Indiana in the early 80's that were centered around muzzleloading. Everybody had a caplock or a flintlock. Along came technology and away it went. The concept of a blackpowder deer season was to honor our past and to give the critters more of a chance. Now the attention has refocused to the technical future and the concept of more, more, more. All it took was one generation.
If we don't accept the fact that we are a part of the natural world and act accordingly the kids don't stand a chance.
El Destructo:
Ah-men Brother...could not have put it any Simpler....or closer to the Truth
mullet:
I have to agree, Zen. As , much as I like watching Turkey hunting on TV, I had to turn one off this morning. I kept looking at the shotguns and going, "this ain't right". They must have had five pounds of camera, battery and microphones, attached to them. I just couldn't get that out of my mind while thinking how exciting and fun it should be.
DanaM:
Eddie did the term arm chair quarterback come to mind :o Lots of folks like to think they are hunters and by watching these silly shows they feel they are actually participating.
Hunting shows or pro sports all the same to me entertaining at times but mostly useless :o
mullet:
Yea, Dana, you nailed it. But then it comes back to introducing people to hunting. ??? ::) They probally influence a lot of people that would never try it. All you need is a Gift Certificate to Bass Pro Shop to be a new hunter. :D
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