So I was driving the back roads with the kids today when we came on a young jake turkey in the road at the top of a hill. Now the encounter kind of surprised everyone involved in the scenario, but the poor turkey seemed to take it the worse. He spooked real bad and flew in to an old chicken wire fence. As we drove past I saw that the durn thing had gotten tangled up, so I pulled over a bit, turned on the flashers, and walked over and helped the poor fella out of the tangle ( now it seems that turkeys don't much care if you are helping them or not, they will try to spur you! ).
As the turkey flew off, I returned to the truck, dusted myself off, checked for any blood ( my own ) and hopped in. My son asked me why I didn't just kill it, I had a turkey tag in my pocket. Now leaving the legalities aside, I just asked him back why he thought I didn't kill it. After a few seconds he said because it wouldn't be fair. I told him that that was the best answer he could have given!
Absolutely perfect! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Steve
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Bisch
Smart little man you have there. :thumbsup:
See, they do listen to what we teach them even if they normally don't want us to know. d;^)
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Job well done :thumbsup:
:clapper: well taught.
Good boy! It's all about the thrill of the chase
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Raising em right!
Congratulations Dad!
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glenn
:clapper: Great Learning experience.
I too decided long ago that I was a hunter not a hit man.
Good for you! It is hard for a lot of non hunters to believe that hunters care for the same animals they hunt.
Smart young man,sounds like you're doing a great job Dad. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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He learned that by watching your integrity, and it got passed down. Congrats
Great! :clapper:
Sometimes when I go out to the barn to kill one of our chickens or rabbits I get thinking that it really isn't fair. LOL Sometimes it's just about getting something to eat.
I don't think that's wrong, especially, if you're hungry.
It reminds me of the old saying. "I can't hear what you're saying, because your actions speak louder than your words". You taught him a great life's lesson by your good and ethical example. You and your son are fortunate to have each other. To many people think hunters have no compassion for wildlife, way to go Dad you did good.
I value wildlife (and my livestock) as an important resource (even an investment). Shooting a critter is a heck of a way to show compassion though.
Looks like you are a one well of a man and your son is right behind you
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The peta (small case is intentional) idiots have no idea that lots of hunters love and are much more in tune with wildlife than they will ever be. Good job, and a great lesson for your son.
Great answer...... :clapper:
When I talk to those who don't understand hunting, I have often described hunting (or fishing) as being a participant rather than a spectator.
A spectator can watch while missing a whole lot and not understanding and it doesn't change the outcome. When you hunt, you take up the role of a predator and you're actually an active participant in the process. It's a test. Your understanding and skill are measured.
That said, I'd point out that a real predator would jump at the chance to eat a turkey that was caught in the fence. The bird screwed up and the predator gets a meal.
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Sure makes a dad proud.
Out of the mouths of babes......
Way to go Dad. You've been doing it right :thumbsup:
What MCNSC said...
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Awesomeness!
Very nice!!!