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I hate this time of year

NevaehsMom58 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:36:54 GMT

Friends and family on Facebook are posting pictures of dead animals they have killed. It really bothers me that they seem pleased that they are stopping the hearts of precious creatures. I'd almost go as far to see it should be illegal to post pictures like that.

Re: I hate this time of year

NevaehsMom58 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:22:56 GMT

I don't know why that strange grey spoiler space is there. I was trying to post a frown smiley.

Re: I hate this time of year

tansy — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:28:55 GMT

@NevaehsMom58 wrote:
I don't know why that strange grey spoiler space is there. I was trying to post a frown smiley.

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You can edit out the spoiler which is that orange thing and get a frowning face two spaces over.

I would not want to see pictures of people with their kill

Re: I hate this time of year

goldensrbest — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:34:24 GMT

I live with woods all around me,a open field next to me, the trucks are parked in the field, and guns going off,i hate this,i so love seeing the deer,ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: I hate this time of year

NevaehsMom58 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:36:30 GMT

Thank you tansy!

Re: I hate this time of year

Tique — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:47:54 GMT

Oh my. This thread brought back bad memories of years ago when we used to have a caravan of cars driving approximately seven hours to see my in-laws. The little ones would burst into tears because inevitably we would run into at least two cars with deer on the hoods. It always seemed criminal to me. Thankfully, that long trip is no longer a part of my current life.

Re: I hate this time of year

jackthebear — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:43:50 GMT

There's an option to unfollow posts on Facebook and the person won't know and u won't see any more stuff like that

Re: I hate this time of year

Kachina624 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:58:16 GMT

I hate this time of year because the overly-sympathetic come out of tthe woodwork bemoaning but refusing to understand that the deer population must be culled so they don't all starve. We simply cannot have unchecked populations of deer eating crops and menacing our highways. I love to see them too as they're beautiful but they can rapidly get out of hand. There simply is not enough space or forage for all of them.

Re: I hate this time of year

Mominohio — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:16:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I hate this time of year because the overly-sympathetic come out of tthe woodwork bemoaning but refusing to understand that the deer population must be culled so they don't all starve. We simply cannot have unchecked populations of deer eating crops and menacing our highways. I love to see them too as they're beautiful but they can rapidly get out of hand. There simply is not enough space or forage for all of them.

This is the bare bones truth. If for no other reason than the animals own herd health, they have to be culled. And if you have ever experienced a car accident involving a deer, and see how they often suffer before they die, hunting seems humane.

I, personally, would not hunt unless I had no way to get food. I love to see animals alive and in nature as well. But in many parts of the country, it is a regular part of the culture. It is often refered to as a sport, but in reality people eat what they kill. They also donate meat to food banks to help feed others.

If one is a true vegitarian and does not believe in eating animals it makes sense that this would be disturbing. But if one does eat meat, and thinks that hunting is worse than the way the meat industry kills to bring you your chuck roast or burger, they are kidding themselves. Responsible hunters respect animals, their goal is for a quick kill.

Re: I hate this time of year

NoelSeven — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:20:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I hate this time of year because the overly-sympathetic come out of tthe woodwork bemoaning but refusing to understand that the deer population must be culled so they don't all starve. We simply cannot have unchecked populations of deer eating crops and menacing our highways. I love to see them too as they're beautiful but they can rapidly get out of hand. There simply is not enough space or forage for all of them.

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Add wolves to the area, it's worked in other areas.

Re: I hate this time of year

jaxs mom — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:21:39 GMT

In highschool my boyfriends family relied on hunting to have enough food to feed their family. My husband and my moms husband are both hunters and fisherman and provide food for their families. Anything they can't use is given to others.

Re: I hate this time of year

MyGirlsMom — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:23:09 GMT

I know what you mean OP. On my news feed I've seen photos of people in Africa standing proudly next to their "kill." Giraffes, Lions, etc. very sad.

Re: I hate this time of year

Nancy Drew — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:25:22 GMT

Culling is one thing, hunting as necessity is one thing, the trophy pictures are gross.

Re: I hate this time of year

italia8140 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:26:28 GMT

@NevaehsMom58 wrote:
Friends and family on Facebook are posting pictures of dead animals they have killed. It really bothers me that they seem pleased that they are stopping the hearts of precious creatures. I'd almost go as far to see it should be illegal to post pictures like that.

HUNTERS = Bullies and cowards.

Re: I hate this time of year

NevaehsMom58 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:27:29 GMT

I didn't even have Facebook for a long time but my sister convinced me to register. I didn't realize I'd be seeing things like that.

Re: I hate this time of year

Mominohio — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:27:58 GMT

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
I know what you mean OP. On my news feed I've seen photos of people in Africa standing proudly next to their "kill." Giraffes, Lions, etc. very sad.

The killing of these kinds of animals is not the same as culling overpopulated deer herds, or providing food for their families.

And I agree, even living in a culture where hunting is second nature, I don't care to see pictures posted of people with their kill.

Re: I hate this time of year

MyGirlsMom — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:32:12 GMT

@Mominohio wrote:
@MyGirlsMom wrote:
I know what you mean OP. On my news feed I've seen photos of people in Africa standing proudly next to their "kill." Giraffes, Lions, etc. very sad.
The killing of these kinds of animals is not the same as culling overpopulated deer herds, or providing food for their families.

And I agree, even living in a culture where hunting is second nature, I don't care to see pictures posted of people with their kill.

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Excuse me but my post was on topic -- people who post their photos next to animals they've killed. I did not address those who kill for food or those who cull out deer.

Re: I hate this time of year

Pearlee — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 02:33:27 GMT

Somebody please send Kachina624 a copy of Bambi.

Re: I hate this time of year

tedEbear — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 03:18:52 GMT

Are animal farms part of culling the herd, you know, grow them to kill them? I dont think so!!!!! Let NATURE take its course. We didnt need to take Nature.---------tedEbear

Above paragraph is this writers personal opinion. If there is a sincere need to hunt and fish OK, DONT POST IT. I will be forced to to take pictures of my food I have hunted.

Re: I hate this time of year

KentuckyWoman — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 03:25:14 GMT

I have a couple of FB friends who are avid hunters. Every year at this time, I go to their FB Timeline and unfollow them. That way, I don't have to see their disgusting pictures of the animals they have killed. It makes me sick.