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From: beal@cis.ohio-state.edu (Alan Beal)
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Subject: Re: Deer & dogs
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Date: 17 Mar 91 14:16:03 GMT
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From: beal@cis.ohio-state.edu (Alan Beal)

I too grew up in Maine and hunting was a big part of my life then.  However,
I can't for the life of me understand why someone would want to use a dog
for hunting deer.  It seems like hunters fall into two categories - those
out just for the meat and those out for the sport.  I lived out in the
midwest for a while and it seems like there were more people who were just
out for the meat.  Hunting deer with dogs doesn't seem sporting and I find
it outright disgusting, mainly because it makes deer hunting a blood
sport.  Personally, I got far more satisfaction from hunting when after
spending many days scouting and stalking, I finally got my deer. To just
go out and shot one after a couple of hours would make hunting rather
dull and boring to me.  But then again I enjoy the outdoors and enjoy
being in the woods for a long time - thats hunting, hunting isn't killing,
hunting is enjoying outdoors, hunting is appreciated the wildlife, hunting
is satisfying only when you earn it and show respect for the environment.
Killing should be a secondary goal.  Hunting with dogs is on par with
driving deer as far as I am concerned, both should be outlawed.

--
 Alan Beal
 The Ohio State University
 Department of Computer and Information Science
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