TassieTiger wrote:So, not sure if it’s because I get older, if it’s because of young kids, if it’s kid type questions that are asked - but of late, Ive found myself feeling more remorseful after shooting a wallaby or roo it deer and I question myself - in particular after having to dispatch young joeys or similar.
I get the pest line - and they piss me off eating trees and damaging fences etc but
I generally take at least the back end of every animal I shoot...and I know there is no waste and yeah, Hey - the devils need to feed as well.
I’m just wondering if I’m the only one who thinks like this now? I read comments on here about giddy laughter when piggy’s head explodes or the red mist that “makes me laugh” like a drain and I’m wondering wtf..? It’s one thing to be despatching an animal for consumption, for pest, etc - by laughing hysterically for s**ts and giggles when an animal explodes?...yeah...not sure I really get that anymore...
Now I say “anymore” because 25 years ago I was more interested in getting as many roo as I could, rather than how humane the shot might be...so what changes I wonder. Am I alone here and should I sell my guns and start farming carrots and corn or is this a simple matter of perspective?
I eat and love meat. I’d rather shoot a wild animal for consumption than “pay” someone else to do it behind closed doors aka meat factory, but that doesn’t mean when staring into the big eyes of a deer that a little something feels sorry for pulling the trigger...am I the only one who has gone though something like this??
TassieTiger wrote:So, not sure if it’s because I get older, if it’s because of young kids, if it’s kid type questions that are asked - but of late, Ive found myself feeling more remorseful after shooting a wallaby or roo it deer and I question myself - in particular after having to dispatch young joeys or similar.
I get the pest line - and they piss me off eating trees and damaging fences etc but
I generally take at least the back end of every animal I shoot...and I know there is no waste and yeah, Hey - the devils need to feed as well.
I’m just wondering if I’m the only one who thinks like this now? I read comments on here about giddy laughter when piggy’s head explodes or the red mist that “makes me laugh” like a drain and I’m wondering wtf..? It’s one thing to be despatching an animal for consumption, for pest, etc - by laughing hysterically for s**ts and giggles when an animal explodes?...yeah...not sure I really get that anymore...
Now I say “anymore” because 25 years ago I was more interested in getting as many roo as I could, rather than how humane the shot might be...so what changes I wonder. Am I alone here and should I sell my guns and start farming carrots and corn or is this a simple matter of perspective?
I eat and love meat. I’d rather shoot a wild animal for consumption than “pay” someone else to do it behind closed doors aka meat factory, but that doesn’t mean when staring into the big eyes of a deer that a little something feels sorry for pulling the trigger...am I the only one who has gone though something like this??
tom604 wrote:don't like shooting kid goats but i still take their legs,
TassieTiger wrote:Thanks for everyone’s honest and open responses.
It’s a strange quandary I battle with (as many do it seems)
I go fishing a fair bit and do not think for a second about the fish that I’m killing which is kind of hypocritical...and exactly where I was 20 years ago with game.
I will continue to shoot and hunt (probably less than previous) but I think I’m going to make more of an effort to ensure any waste is minimised and maybe try and not shoot to many roo with joeys if possible- that itself is insanely hard - I hate bashing young joeys on the head but I know it must be done.
I do sympathise with those struggling with vermin - I’ve had rabbits just destroy a crop and it can be heart breaking and certainly does screw with your views.
As someone else said - if you have an issue with shooting an animal for food (not necessarily the individual - but have an issue with anyone), then should you really be a carnivore...? I don’t know the answer to that.
Thanks again for insights. Appreciate it and I’m glad I’m not alone
Tas.
TassieTiger wrote:tom604 wrote:don't like shooting kid goats but i still take their legs quote]
Ummm....where do you take them? And are the absent from the rest of the kids body?
tom604 wrote:TassieTiger wrote:tom604 wrote:don't like shooting kid goats but i still take their legs quote]
Ummm....where do you take them? And are the absent from the rest of the kids body?
the really small ones are the best tasting, melt in your mouth
Bent Arrow wrote:OK, so I'm putting my "this will be controversial" hat on for a moment.......
I used to be an absolutely mad keen, totally obsessed angler. I've had some part time work as a deckie on charter boats, and used to be a very strong advocate for catch and release fishing, and even have a degree in fisheries management and aquaculture. I know a lot has been learnt from recreational fish tagging programs, but as I've come to understand more and more about fish survival rates and non-lethal impacts from angling, I've completely lost my appetite for sports fishing including going out fishing specifically with an intent to catch and release. To me it fits in the basket of harassing animals simply for my own entertainment/amusement which no longer passes the day light test for me. Whilst I'll happily go fishing to get a feed, it's the inability to very specifically target the animal you want, and knowing that I'm disadvantaging any fish I catch but don't keep because I don't want them or legally can't keep them that bugs me.
There, that ought to stir the pot.........