To answer the real question, yes some people do hunt without cameras and all the latest blinds on the ground or in the sky. Others decide or more lijely justify the use of this gadget or that with long winded arguments or simple phrases such as you couldn't kill a deer where I hunt. Of course, the obvious point is that it is't supposed to be easy, and hunters of days long ago could so why not you!
Further many are blind to the fact that the more modern gadgetry you employ the less of yourself is invested in the pursuit. So, the less YOU did means there is less for you to brag about. Of course these people try to deflect by mentioning fiberglass, or the vehicle you drove, your phone etc. But these things do not help you once you step in the woods any more than walking to the woods or any message delivered any other way prior to actual hunting. The fiberglass and other materials comments are a favorite attempt at deflection tactic and one of the most ridiculous. Fiberglass and other materials have made traditional equipment easier to produce effeciently and more tolerant of weather. Actual performance and ease of use is not significantly different than a well designed composite bow of centuries ago.
Also it us absolutely sad that so many want the government to determine what is ethical by their claims of whatever is legal is ok! Sad! Our ability to vote and express opinions are where those laws come from! Hence get in the game and hve a thought. Just saying whatever legal is ok is just abdicating your responsibility while pretending to have a deep thought.
HOWEVER, that all being said, the amount of modern gadgetry one uses should be within the legal boundaries and then within their own personal boundaries. I know that I hear all the time that hunting from the ground with trad bows and no blind is nearly impossible. Well, my wife and I have taken numerous deer that way as have our children. In fact, ur youngest took his first trad bow buck on the ground with no blind at 12 years old hunting by himself. His second buck was two seasons later. No cameras were used to pattern any of our deer. Although cameras were out over the late summer and spring just for our enjoyment. They were pulled well before the season.
We have a group of gun hunters across the road who use all the modern equipment they can. They never shoot a deer scoring under 140. They come up from out of state for opening weekend of gun season and within a couple of days all 3 have shot their trophy for the year. Works for them. Because this is a game rich area it doesn't bother me a bit. In fact, they are great guys and we all get along great. But where public land and land shared by many hunters comes into play, I admit the excuses for buying your shot could get bothersome. Hence, get active and have a genuine opinion. Express it and vote it.
Above all we should stay civil to each other. I think the need to know we aren't alone in our pursuits and ideas that define us are what generate these topics. So, rest assured that others do pass on cameras completely.
Topic: Is it just me?? (Read 3341 times)
