Ted Nugent Makes an Idjit of Himself Yet Again (Metlakatla: price, eat)

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by LittleJazzyP

I think this is the best and most detailed description of hunting mindsets I have ever encountered. I grew up being totally opposed to hunting, at any time, for any reason. Over time my feelings have changed quite a bit, but you have really defined the motivations well, and I can see that you have put a great deal of thought into this complex subject.

The only ones with whom I would take issue today are the poachers, and possibly the sport hunters who are motivated by the challenge alone. I think they could "shoot" their prey just as effectively with a camera, but even so, I have no real problem with them, as long as the meat is given to someone and not wasted.

In any case, thanks for a great post.

I have no tolerance for those with the poacher mentality. It is completely selfish and destructive. While I will always eat what I shoot, I can understand the challenge aspect that draws the "sport" hunter. I rely on the Alaska law that requires all game meat to be salvaged to ease my concerns about waste. They are not required to eat it, they can give it away if they want (and many do), but they are prohibited from selling game meat.

My sense of morality dictates that if I am going to take a critters life, I have an obligation to at least put it to use. Do not waste the gift.

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by Glitch

I have no tolerance for those with the poacher mentality. It is completely selfish and destructive. While I will always eat what I shoot, I can understand the challenge aspect that draws the "sport" hunter. I rely on the Alaska law that requires all game meat to be salvaged to ease my concerns about waste. They are not required to eat it, they can give it away if they want (and many do), but they are prohibited from selling game meat.

My sense of morality dictates that if I am going to take a critters life, I have an obligation to at least put it to use. Do not waste the gift.

That is a noble way of thinking of acting, and more people should be that way. Unfortunately, there are many adrenaline junkies and "alpha" types who have that mentality of trying to feel powerful. Some people kill for sport because it makes them feel powerful.

[wildchild_to]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

That is a noble way of thinking of acting, and more people should be that way. Unfortunately, there are many adrenaline junkies and "alpha" types who have that mentality of trying to feel powerful. Some people kill for sport because it makes them feel powerful.

Have you ever hunted before? You make it sound like all are out for the thrill of the kill.

[LittleJazzyP]

Originally Posted by Glitch

I have no tolerance for those with the poacher mentality. It is completely selfish and destructive. While I will always eat what I shoot, I can understand the challenge aspect that draws the "sport" hunter. I rely on the Alaska law that requires all game meat to be salvaged to ease my concerns about waste. They are not required to eat it, they can give it away if they want (and many do), but they are prohibited from selling game meat.

My sense of morality dictates that if I am going to take a critters life, I have an obligation to at least put it to use. Do not waste the gift.

Reps.

It really all comes down to respect, doesn't it? Responsible hunters respect the prey. Poachers see it all as something to take, simply because they can.

[LittleJazzyP]

Originally Posted by wildchild_to

LittleJazzyP,

Head down to one of the streams and check out the fishing or ask to tag along on a hunt, see what it is all about. Hunting is no cake walk by any means, shooting the critter is the easy part. The scouting and the hauling it out, skinning it, cutting, packaging it up is where all the work is.

I am very much hoping to do this, and I have no doubt that the shot itself is probably the easiest part. Field dressing a large animal looks like very hard work.

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by wildchild_to

Have you ever hunted before? You make it sound like all are out for the thrill of the kill.

I never said all were out for the thrill. I said there were some people who would kill for thrill. I've been around people like that in Georgia. And fwiw, I've never hunted, but my father has. He did it for the food.

[wildchild_to]

Originally Posted by LittleJazzyP

I am very much hoping to do this, and I have no doubt that the shot itself is probably the easiest part. Field dressing a large animal looks like very hard work.

Here is a great website with all things AK outdoors, fish, hunt, hike,etc.

Alaska Outdoors Forums

[wildchild_to]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

I never said all were out for the thrill. I said there were some people who would kill for thrill. I've been around people like that in Georgia. And fwiw, I've never hunted, but my father has. He did it for the food.

When you posted this "Unfortunately, there are many adrenaline junkies and "alpha" types"

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by wildchild_to

When you posted this "Unfortunately, there are many adrenaline junkies and "alpha" types"

When I said that, I was referring to what I've seen around me.

[Metlakatla]

Originally Posted by wildchild_to

Speaking of bear. Why is everyone on Ted's +++. Many people who hunt Brown bear in AK take the hides and leave the meat. Why is that. I know some guys will take the whole bear out. People say coastal brown bear are yucky.

Brown bear are primarily hunted for trophy; most people consider the meat to be inedible.