| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/21/2007 8:41:27 PM | shurite44 - I thank you for your service, sir. It is obvious that there are many that don't understand how the world works. They would rather wait until it's too late and then blame someone else.
Raine - I'd suggest brushing up on your Arabic. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/21/2007 10:47:35 PM | | Raine, does a man have to hunt to prove he is a hunter, you ask? You are living in a modern, industrialized age, but if you were starving in the woods there is a good chance you would kill an animal to get some protein. I know I would. If you think sinking my canines into animal flesh to get protein is barbaric, I have news for you: we are part of the animal kingdom. We are mammals. We are not herbivores. If I do not eat meat, then I get tired. The Native Americans hunted animals unapologetically, and it was not to show their manhood. It is your education in a certain philosophy that made you conclude that hunting is bad. Without that education, you would be a regular human being. Shurrite, what does Arabic and hunting have to do with each other? It is irrelevant to hunting. I wouldn't relish in having to kill an animal if I was a hunter, but I am sure there are things about survival people can learn when trying to survive in a forest or learning hunting skills. I am not going to ever look down on someone if they fish in a lake in Texas or off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. You are free to live your own life, but you shouldn't bash people the way you did. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/21/2007 11:30:48 PM | any man that can go off in the wee morning hours in his trooper (with a 4 ft high homemade roof rack, antlers attached to the hood and a toilet seat mounted on the back hitch) and then can walk for miles and miles with either:
~ a gun hoisted ready to take aim at the little bunny rabbit Froo-Froo hopping thru the forest
or the equivelent
~ a fishing pole in hand waiting and waiting for hours for a lil' guppy to be baited and hooked
is just HOTT...
now if he would just stop hitting me over the head with his club and dragging me back to the 'cave' to clean the stuff, it would be a lot nicer...
take no offence hunters/fishermen: I am totally kidding... There isnt anything unappealing about a guy doing this... a woman tho? I would say yes... but then again my sis-in-laws do this along side my brothers... so whatever. | |
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Raine
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Joined: 1/22/2007
Msg: 104 | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/22/2007 5:53:08 AM | | I agree his statement was, perhaps, prejudicial, but you certainly bashed him in an extremely harsh for doing what our ancestors have done for thousands of years - hunt. Did you expect a bouquet of flowers when you hit someone with a verbiage of the sledge hammer variety? That wasn't nice. If people hunt, it is their personal thing. Don't give me that thing about bambi. Trees are life forms and you use paper. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/22/2007 6:12:53 AM | | I think that depends on the person. I was raised surrounded by men who hunted, fished, chopped wood ect ect. I think it is a great thing to have a man who can provide food for his family without buying it from a store. If we have another world war men like you will be the ones taking care of the rest of us and the ****es that blasted you will be kissing your ass to go shoot them a moose. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/22/2007 6:13:39 AM | | I actually find it very appealing when a guy likes to hunt/fish. Don't change who you are just because some women can't appreciate your hobbies. I was recently dating a guy that went fishing all day on the weekends from daybreak until dark and then a couple times during the week after work. I didn't find it hard to deal with at all. As long as your happy continue with the hunting/fishing. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/22/2007 6:30:59 AM | "Shurrite, what does Arabic and hunting have to do with each other? It is irrelevant to hunting. I wouldn't relish in having to kill an animal if I was a hunter, but I am sure there are things about survival people can learn when trying to survive in a forest or learning hunting skills."
I don't understand the implication. I did not say anything about Arabic, LOL. Oh and by the way, trust me if you were starving you would relish in the kill, like you have never relished. Your point about surviving is a good one, but my advice is don't wait until you are in a survival situation to take up hunting, it takes years to become a skilled hunter especially for big game. If you are hunting something that will also eat you, it pays to know what you are doing.
I also love the comments about being hunted, that is funny. You really think a hunter would have a problem testing his metal, LOL. Portraying hunters as cowards is silly. Most would love to give a green peice guy a gun and see who comes out of the woods alive, LOL. Just kidding but you get my point.
For me hunting is not the issue here. It is people that think all humans should live by their own personal rules, and the fallacy that hunting is even remotely a ethical issue. Silly. Trust me, none of us would be here if it were not for a certain population of humans becoming skilled hunters. There have always been hunter's and non hunters. They lived together in a cooperative manner. Our ancestors who did not hunt did other equally important chores for the community. The hunters hunted, the gather's gathered, the cooks cooked. Hunting never was, nor ever should be presented as an ethical decision.
In our present times our method to harvest food has become specialized. Some of us never directly come in contact with harvesting in a modern society. We work and purchase food and let others do the dirty work. But it would be very rare or impossible to find any person that does not use animals that have been harvested in their daily lives.
Hunt or don't hunt that is a choice. Tell someone he has no right to hunt, and you are in the wrong.
My comment about fat people, well it is just common sense. If you are over weight I have a perfect diet for you. Don't eat anything you do not personally kill or grow, trust me you will be in the best shape of your life. Was not meant as an insult to anyone. The twinky and leather shoe comment were used to illustrate modern harvesting. I personally have never met anyone that has given me crap about hunting that did not have on a pair of leather shoes. Hypocrisy is one of the most unflattering of human traits in my opinion.
One other point for some of you to consider. Hunter's and the hunting community have done more in this country for promoting wildlife growth and re introducing native species than any other group of people's.
When I was a kid in Ohio very few hunted deer, and no one hunted turkey. Why you ask? There was not a large enough population of deer to make it practical to hunt and there were no wild turkeys. Were they hunted to hard, no not really, like most problems with game populations turning the forests into farm fields and expanding cities caused this decline. Who brought them back, well the Ohio DNR with the help of thousands of hunters buying license and donating time and money to establish a healthy here. Ohio now has a very healthy deer and turkey population.
Ok, I am done now. | |
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Raine
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Joined: 1/22/2007
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/22/2007 9:18:00 PM | | All i have to say about the anti hunters and the petas also the tree hugging enviromentalists go get a life and leave us people who like to hunt alone. We will better off with out your whinning and complaining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/24/2007 9:00:05 PM | A man walking out of the woods with a rifle slung over his shoulder, carrying a string of fish, chopping wood, etc..........what a sight!!
It hits a primal nerve.
I find it very appealing. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/24/2007 10:30:38 PM | | i guess it really depends on the age group and type of women you are talking about . Personally , I love the outdoors , love camping . I like to fish but never concerned about catching anything . I do not like to hunt . But my husband loves it . I go along just for the walk and fresh air . And I know lots of women that love to fish , and ice fishing . Love to hunt but most like primative style . I know one young lady that is a banker , said her proudest day was the 1st time she baged a moose . So what I am trying to say is not all women find it unappealing , just keep looking . | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/24/2007 11:09:43 PM | | i grew up in the hills of w va and i loved it. i got my first gun when i was 5 years old. to me hunting isnt just going out and bringing home a good sized animal deer goose turkey or whatever. i mean its great to bring something home with you but its also great to get out in the woods. i love it sitin in my tree stand with nothing to think about just watching to see what comes walking by. i was forced to move to the baltimore area for work my union hall had nothing for me at home. so i love being able to get away from the city and get into the woods hunting is a way of life for my family. just about everyone at least goes to the range with us when deer season is getting close. i guess its just differant where i come from. hell we used to get the first week of buck season off from work. i can remember seeing a pic of one of our cheerleaders in the paper with her 8 point. so its not just guys who like to hunt. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/25/2007 5:37:16 AM | i have no problem at all with a man who hunts and fishes. some people need to learn to butt out of what other people do . i am pretty sure that all these people who contacted you were not vegetarians so how do they think the chicken gets on their plate?? well the bird did not commit suicide that's for sure. just block these people . dont even bother fighting with them . its so not worth the aggravation. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 2/25/2007 9:40:24 AM | I specified in my profile that I hunt and fish. Even posted a pic with a pike and one with a bear. I don't defend it nor do I condemn it. It is just who I am. That said, I may have to add to my profile that I am also an environmentalist, and avid animal lover. I volunteer with the local humane society to walk and feed and clean their neglected/abandoned critters. I can spend weeks in the bush and you would never know I was there. I don't hang antlers on my wall, but the freezer was always full and the children well fed. I try and make it fair by hunting with a bow. I trained both miltary and civilian police forces winter/summer survival. Thse are my "personal life choices" and I wouldn't dream of inflicting them on others. But I have to admit, it is a pleasant thought to find someone who would enjoy sharing these choices. There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors. As one person said, she liked to read and sun tan on the boat while her husband fished. At least they were together conversing and sharing ideas while both did what they enjoyed.
I have even had the experience of training vegetarians in the "art" of survival. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly they graduate to the top of the food chain as a direct consequence of hunger.
Appealing or unappealing? I say just like the person for who they are rather than what they do in their spare time. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/2/2007 1:43:52 PM | To some yes, but then if that's the case, she's not the right girl for you. Having grown up with a father who is into all of that too, now you can add trapping to his list...lol, it wouldn't bother me. Just don't ask me to hunt with you, or to clean what you came home with and it's all good. I'd have to disagree with you though on one thing. I have tried everything that has been brought home from various hunts, and I will not go there again.....yucky!! 
Relationships are all about give & take, and of course, you are not going to enjoy all of the same interestes and that's what makes it interesting. She doesn't have to do it with you anymore than you would do something she enjoyed that you didn't, but ask about it and show interst when you know she's just been out doing whatever. If she treats you the same way, then I would think that's enough.
Good luck finding someone who can handle your passtimes! | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/2/2007 2:17:05 PM | There is nothing wrong with hunting or fishing. The question is this- are you going to take whoever you happen to be with on the trip with you? I would get extremely upset if I wanted to go fishing and I was told no. There are alot of us who enjoy the outdoors as much as you. I f the woman doesnt, then I would ask to compromise on time spent with her and your recreational time. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with having those intrests.
Connie | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/2/2007 6:53:48 PM | i cant remember who said it but "a society is judged by the way it treats its animals"... personally I don't agree with killing animals for 'fun', but each to their own. I've pretty strong opinions when it comes to this, and I'd never date a guy who was into that, but I'm sure there are LOADS of women out there who either don't care or even better for you... like to do it too! keep looking, you'll find your doe!  | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/2/2007 10:06:41 PM | In response to humming bird07:
The best first dates I have ever been on seem to be fishing, crabbing, collecting clams or mussels. It is always fun to see a girl getting a little grimy and doing something they have always semi wanted to do.
As for the hunting and fishing thing, perhaps the original writer needs to use it to his advantage! | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/4/2007 10:47:59 PM | Raine GET A LIFE, HUNTING IS A NTURAL WAY TO KEEP SPECIES IN CHECK SO THEY CAN SURVIVE AND NOT OVER CROWD EACH OTHER OUT AND STARVE BECAUSE A THEY EAT ALL THE FOOD IN THE AREA  WILD GAME | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/5/2007 7:22:23 AM | | My Dad used to hunt... Flashback to when I was younger, my dad would tell me he had a suprise for me in the garage... I would get all excited and go out to look only to find Bambi's dead carcass hanging. Puke!!! So, to answer your question, no I would not date a hunter. However a guy who likes to fish wouldn't be a problem. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/5/2007 7:27:48 AM | | a fish is ever bit as much a living creature as a dear . they feel pain as much as the deer did . so why wouldnt you have a problem with someone fishing but not hunting . by the way to anyone reading this i have no problem with either fishing or hunting . | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/5/2007 9:18:32 AM | Save a horse, ride a cowboy! Save an animal, eat a human!
Not to go religious, but wasn't the animals put on earth to be food for man?
I bet Eve wasn't squirmish with cleaning dinner for 2. | |
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| A guy who hunts/fishes is it that unappealing?
Posted: 3/5/2007 2:36:01 PM | WhatAreYouWaitingFor : Your fantastic! You strike the right amount of humour in all of this and keep your views your own... well done.
Remember there is rooom for all gods creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes. | |
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