Post by Freeborn on Dec 8, 2017 16:24:36 GMT -6
I'm sure there is money to be made and there are allot of people who want to experience some kind of killing/simulated hunting. There are people unwilling to do it themselves so they will pay for such an experience.
It should not be define as hunting as that links the penned killing of deer with free chase. In the long run I see this as a negative to real hunting and think it should be differentiated by how it is defined (Simulated Hunting).
There is no doubt that as the Simulated hunting industry grows it will tarnish the real hunting tradition and provide ammo for the anti-hunting groups to discredit traditional hunting.
Simulated hunting should be required to differentiate itself (what its called, how its advertised, how its marketed etc.) so that it does not present real hunting in a negative light.
Hunt is a four letter word as far as society is concerned. IME Hunters are classified hunters are killers are classified killers in a non hunters eyes. You hunt you are a killer. Just that simple.
I am purposefully distancing myself and my property from the word "hunting". At TT we are NOT hunting. What we are doing, is harvesting well cared for animals in a humane way. Free range fish, pork, and venison. A fish/pig/whitetail farm that is practicing sustainable farming. Chemical free protein for the family.
I completely agree with you Jerry (absolute sincerity here) Guys outside of the fence should keep the word "hunting" untarnished. To continue the hunting traditions as our fathers before. I know I sure as hell enjoy it!
What you have setup at TT I have no problems with and your choice of words is smart.