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There was a story about some ruthless archers.
These young men, two of them about age 20, shot a bear cub and left it for dead out in a certain woods. They would shoot at buzzards in the air. They would shoot other animals and wound them while leaving them for dead. I know it's never lawful to shoot a bear cub. Perhaps these boys were hunting out of season and violating other game regs as well. One even admitted to the other that it's unlawful to hunt without a license. They were certainly acting unethical. They even tried to shoot a nearby farm boy's sweet collie. The nice farm dog was quick and clever though and grabbed one of these varmints by the arm while a couple of farmers ran up and took them into custody for the sheriff to arrive. Whether they were trespassing on private land without permission, I'm not sure.
Now it's true: most American hunters with bows or with guns are true sportsmen and do things by the book and by the law.
Please don't be like those two bad boys with bows.
Here is this story: fortunately it's a fiction story but it
teaches some noble truths as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19n4KEe7bTM
Now it's true: most American hunters with bows or with guns are true sportsmen and do things by the book and by the law.
Please don't be like those two bad boys with bows.
Here is this story: fortunately it's a fiction story but it
teaches some noble truths as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19n4KEe7bTM
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Robin of Loxley is captured during the Crusades and is imprisoned in Jerusalem. With the help of fellow inmate Asneeze, he escapes and frees the other inmates. Upon returning to England, Robin finds Asneeze's son, Ahchoo, and discovers that Prince John has assumed control while King Richard is away fighting in the Crusades. Unbeknownst to Richard, the prince is abusing his power. Robin returns to his family home, Loxley Hall, only to find it being repossessed by John's men. His family's blind servant, Blinkin, informs Robin that his family is dead, and his father left him a key which opens "the greatest treasure in all the land."
Robin recruits Little John and Will Scarlet O'Hara to help regain his father's land and oust Prince John from the throne. On his quest, Robin attracts the attention of Maid Marian of Bagelle, who wants to find the man who has the key to her Everlast chastity belt. They are also joined by Rabbi Tuckman, who shares with them his sacramental wine and bargain circumcisions. While Robin is training his band of tights-clad Merry Men, the spoonerism-spouting Sheriff of Rottingham hires the Mafioso Don Giovanni to assassinate Robin at the Spring Festival. They plan to hold an archery tournament to attract Robin. Maid Marian hears of the plot, and sneaks out of her castle to warn Robin, accompanied by her German lady-in-waiting Broomhilde.
At the archery tournament, a disguised Robin makes it to the final round, but loses after his arrow is split in two by his opponent. Robin reviews the movie's script to discover that he gets another shot. Giovanni's assassin attempts to kill Robin by shooting at him with a scoped crossbow, but Blinkin catches the arrow in midair. Robin then takes the second shot, this time using a special "PATRIOT" arrow" and hits the target. Robin is arrested, with Marian promising to marry the Sheriff in order to spare Robin's life.
Robin and the Merry Men interrupt the wedding between the Sheriff and Maid Marian. Marian is carried off to the tower by the Sheriff, who wants to deflower her but cannot open her chastity belt. Robin arrives and begins to duel the sheriff, during which Robin's key falls into the lock of Marian's chastity belt.
After winning the fight Robin spares the Sheriff's life only to miss his sheath and accidentally run the Sheriff through. The witch Latrine, Prince John's cook and adviser, saves him by giving him a magical Life Saver in exchange for marriage. Before Robin and Marian can attempt to open the lock, Broomhilde arrives, insisting they get married first. Rabbi Tuckman conducts the ceremony, but they are suddenly interrupted by King Richard, recently returned from the Crusades, who orders Prince John to be taken away to the Tower of London and made part of the tour.
Robin and Marian are married, and Ahchoo is made the new sheriff of Rottingham. That night, Robin and Maid Marian attempt to open the chastity belt, only to realize his key will not open the lock.
Here is this story: fortunately it is a true story and it
teaches some noble truths about tights:
PishBut violating game regs is no laughing matter when the game warden of Naughty Ham socks it to you for taking that pig without a tag where required.
I have seen several TV episodes over my lifetime and several movies with hunting scenes. Very few such dramas portray hunting in a positive way. Hunting is always looked down as "unethical" and hunters are often villainized. The entertainment world has been long run by Bambi-huggers. There was even a John Wayne cowboy picture where Wayne portrays a lawman who fines a deer hunter for some game offense even back in the Old West as if they didn't have enough trouble already to worry about Indians, bank robbers and rustlers.
Disney's "Old Yeller" portrays hunting in a positive way.
The point is I don't condone game reg violations though some game regs might seem pesky or stupid. Taking political action is the best way to reform bad game laws. The fact that CA black bear hunters can no longer use hounds is asinine.
We don't need to be told by someone we barely know how to behave. You, on the other hand, could use some pointers.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
"We don't need to be told by someone we barely know..."
Who is WE if I might be so bold to ask?
Mr Bob, if you or any others here, are a good hunter that abides by the rules, then my blaze orange hat's off to you, sir (but it's still on, literally, wherever local regs require it). I did think some here might find that particular episode of Lassie charming: old-time B&W TV's promoting hunter ethics. Good day, my friends.
JAY
"The Un-Tactical"
every post of yours that I have read has either been a rant, a gripe, an endless argument or you preaching to the rest of the forum about something we would never do any way. This latest post is a prime example of you talking down to good natured folks who have probably forgot more about hunting than you know.
Ernie gave you some good advice. I suggest you take it.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
"The Un-Tactical"
"The Un-Tactical"
Aldo Leopold.
Exaggeration of the significance of Leopold's simple observation would be difficult to achieve.
Aldo is half correct: there is no gallery of applause but there certainly is one of disapproval. For all those who have ever lawfully and ethically harvested game, my boonie hat is off to each and every one of you and you can visualize my hands clapping in your heads and whistling coming from my lips as if my favorite baseball player just hit a grand slam.
You are belaboring a point that has been made here more than I can count....
How about telling us something about the firearms you own or have owned...
Any hunting adventures you have had...
The guns I now own: 1 Remington 870 Express police pump, 12 ga, and no more at this time
Former guns: 2 x Smith & Wesson .38's, 3 x Colt 45 Automatics (1 destroyed in accident, 1 confiscated by army MP and never returned), 1 Colt Lawman .357, 1 Remington Nylon 66, 1 Browning A-Bolt II .25-06 BOSS, 1 Husqvarna bolt action .308 rifle, 1 Mossberg 500 police pump, 1 Mossberg 590 police pump (stolen from me and never recovered), 1 Browning Citori O/U 12 ga., 1 Browning AG-500 12 ga., 1 Savage .300 lever action, 1 Glock Model 21 (stolen from me and never recovered)
Hunting: got my first and only deer one October morning in 1996 on a private Nor Cal ranch, yearling buck, coastal, also killed 9 ground squirrels on the same rancher's ranch on the afternoon of that same day...other than that, I have never hunted in my life....most of my knowledge came from books, magazines and outdoor video....never had a mentor to teach me hunting in my youth and both parents were opposed to hunting...for most of my life I never knew hunters personally and I never knew landowners for hunting access and I thought it would be too expensive for me to hire guides/outfitters ona regular basis
Mike
N454casull
Do us all a favor, and take some time to get to know the good folks in this forum. Just because I'm an old grouch doesn't mean everyone is. I personally know a lot of the people here. Linefinder is one of my dearest friends in the world. I would do anything for him, and I know he would reciprocate. I have hunted, fished and camped with a lot of them, and shared food and drink with others. Some I have never met, but feel I know from years (literally) of sharing posts.
You can't do this overnight, but you can do it.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. It's a good way for older guys such as myself to know you.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
For the benefit of any lurkers.
All kinds of reasons for more and/or new regulations. In the end money drives most of it.
Ive hunted on public land on and off for near 30 years. Left my truck, tent, camper, and gear unattended at will. No one's ever touched any of it. Ive never even heard of such a thing. Try leaving your car and house unlocked at will. I don't worry too much about ethics....
"Sorry, my bearskin-clad buddies and I were too busy feeding our tribe by driving a herd of 300 antelope over a cliff with fire and noisemakers for me to hear what you were saying."
Note to newcomers: We'd love to hear what you have to say, but waltzing in and immediately sermonizing like a Baptist minister before you've even made 20 posts is NOT the way to endear yourself.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
"The Un-Tactical"
Bigslug, I think you just insulted a lot of Baptist ministers.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
It's been nice around here lately. We intend to keep it that way.
Mike
N454casull
"The Un-Tactical"