:thumb: I agree Doc.

 

Most times, it is easy to tell wild dogs from those with a responsible owner.

It's called cruelty to animals and is punishable by law.

 

So shooting a dog with your bow is cruelty to animals but shooting deer isn't?

So shooting a dog with your bow is cruelty to animals but shooting deer isn't?

I don't understand his(whackem) logic myself. He makes comments like theses in the football threads. Us city folks are use to it!

You know what? I had a feeling you would have this reply, so are you ready?

 

First off WnS, I understand you're a CityBoy(z) and have bright hopes and perhaps a different outlook on hunting within the confines of city limits. If I am mistaken please forgive me. If not, here goes. I live in the country. As a matter of fact, I've owned 4 different farms from as small as 33 acres to as large as 600 acres. I've shot more than likely a dozen dogs that have been strays and have chased deer through my property either during deer season or other times of the year. Now, with that being said, in the country, it's commonplace for folks not from the country simply to drop dogs off out here. Perhaps you can see the cruelty to animals in that. I know, unfathomable. But it happens alot. For instance, I had a lady who lived up the road from me that had no less than 10 dogs living (if that's what you call it) at her house. They weren't dogs you see in the Westminster. Strays who have had pups with one another and live by any means possible. They tear trash up and down by her house/trailer, they bit the neighbor above her when he tried to run them out of his garage one night. (He has since shot 2) The smell from her house once was so bad when she "went to visit the kids" for over a month and I'm quite sure that there were dead dogs trapped in that house. 2 of them once were in the creek feeding on a deer that had washed up in a high water incident and when my kids unknowingly walked by them they nearly bit them and chased them to the house. (They are now in a shallow unmarked grave). So, WnS, I'm not sure what you have in mind when you think of someone whacking a nicely groomed poodle who may have wondered off the leash when Aunt Penelope was taking it out for a tinkle, but here in the country, when you see a dog tooling around in the woods he's searching for something to eat. Not unlike a coyote. And I choose to eliminate them. I will end with this, on the rare occasion a dog is in the same situation, but is wearing a collar, I never consider shooting that animal. In fact, if I can, I try to corral the dog and find the owner if possible.

 

In the city, perhaps it's a different story where we are.

 

AMEN BRUTHA! I totally agree with you!

You know what? I had a feeling you would have this reply, so are you ready?

 

First off WnS, I understand you're a CityBoy(z) and have bright hopes and perhaps a different outlook on hunting within the confines of city limits. If I am mistaken please forgive me. If not, here goes. I live in the country. As a matter of fact, I've owned 4 different farms from as small as 33 acres to as large as 600 acres. I've shot more than likely a dozen dogs that have been strays and have chased deer through my property either during deer season or other times of the year. Now, with that being said, in the country, it's commonplace for folks not from the country simply to drop dogs off out here. Perhaps you can see the cruelty to animals in that. I know, unfathomable. But it happens alot. For instance, I had a lady who lived up the road from me that had no less than 10 dogs living (if that's what you call it) at her house. They weren't dogs you see in the Westminster. Strays who have had pups with one another and live by any means possible. They tear trash up and down by her house/trailer, they bit the neighbor above her when he tried to run them out of his garage one night. (He has since shot 2) The smell from her house once was so bad when she "went to visit the kids" for over a month and I'm quite sure that there were dead dogs trapped in that house. 2 of them once were in the creek feeding on a deer that had washed up in a high water incident and when my kids unknowingly walked by them they nearly bit them and chased them to the house. (They are now in a shallow unmarked grave). So, WnS, I'm not sure what you have in mind when you think of someone whacking a nicely groomed poodle who may have wondered off the leash when Aunt Penelope was taking it out for a tinkle, but here in the country, when you see a dog tooling around in the woods he's searching for something to eat. Not unlike a coyote. And I choose to eliminate them. I will end with this, on the rare occasion a dog is in the same situation, but is wearing a collar, I never consider shooting that animal. In fact, if I can, I try to corral the dog and find the owner if possible.

 

In the city, perhaps it's a different story where we are.

 

I own a farm out in the county and my neighbor has done the same thing. I didn't ask him why b/c he wasn't all there if you know what I mean, but I understand your view and can appreciate it. I personally couldn't pull the trigger on a dog and we can just leave this one alone.

Hey WnS is that trail photo of a buck on your farm for your picture? Either way very cool picture!

Hey WnS is that trail photo of a buck on your farm for your picture? Either way very cool picture!

 

yep, early season with my reconyx. Thanks for the compliment. I thought it was pretty cool too and represented well.

Same thing for me that day, deer moved late. Purposely started later today (bout 6PM) and bumped one on the way in. :irked: Speaking of straps, I always freeze my venison for 30 days or more to eliminate any possible bacteria. Do you ever eat it fresh?

 

Deer is much more sanitary than what you eat from a store, I eat it fresh, heck yea, I eat the heart, liver, and back straps out the same day I kill em. Best way to do it.

Deer is much more sanitary than what you eat from a store, I eat it fresh, heck yea, I eat the heart, liver, and back straps out the same day I kill em. Best way to do it.

 

You are a true playa@!

Deer is much more sanitary than what you eat from a store, I eat it fresh, heck yea, I eat the heart, liver, and back straps out the same day I kill em. Best way to do it.

 

We fried the liver and kidneys one of the last overnight hunting trips I went on. It was...interesting.

We fried the liver and kidneys one of the last overnight hunting trips I went on. It was...interesting.

I've never been a fan of eating the organs that filter toxins.

I've never been a fan of eating the organs that filter toxins.

 

You know, it's funny - we had a conversation about exactly that as we were eating it. I think I side with you on that one. Well...except when it comes to my grandma's recipe for breaded beef liver and sauteed onions. Wow, just mentioning that made me decide to pick some liver up on the way home and make it.

You know, it's funny - we had a conversation about exactly that as we were eating it. I think I side with you on that one. Well...except when it comes to my grandma's recipe for breaded beef liver and sauteed onions. Wow, just mentioning that made me decide to pick some liver up on the way home and make it.

 

This is one wild bunch of guys. Apparently this city boy has alot to learn about the ways of the country.....

You know, it's funny - we had a conversation about exactly that as we were eating it. I think I side with you on that one. Well...except when it comes to my grandma's recipe for breaded beef liver and sauteed onions. Wow, just mentioning that made me decide to pick some liver up on the way home and make it.

Probably would have gone for it had I not had gross anatomy. Just can't do it. The texture makes me want to heave thinking of eating it.

I'm convinced. Soon as I harvest one this year, firing up the woodfire grill for some fresh straps, no organs for me though.... 3 does fed within 70 yds this evening. If only they would have made up half that distance, the grill would be hot right now.