Have we lost the art of hunting?

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Originally Posted by Hunter John

To each there own. I am not a fan of baiting deer but dont look down on those that do, I happily bait for bear and dont get mad at people for telli g me I am a cheat. ( yes it happens , even amongst the hunting community) I have taken deer being pushed by hounds as well as man doggers, also have taken deer while being a dogger.only taken 3 deer still hunting and that was quite a thrill as well , the only thing I refuse to do is drive for any game animal I may be hunting, regardless if its a moose, grouse ect , thats just F,n lazy , I am aware its legal and an accepted practice but it burns my when I hear about some tool cruising around and sees some critter, gets off the quad or outta the truck then brag about it.
But thats just me,,, to each there own I guess.

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Yes to each their own. Growing up as a kid in the Soo us 4 boys (4-9 years old) would pile in the suburban with dad and drive the back roads for hours looking for grouse and bunnies. I recall our neighbours and uncles / cousins hunting the same way. While I respect your opinion I do disagree with your statement calling it F,n lazy. Different environments dictate different styles. If you have or will have your own kids you can bring out, you may change your opinion...

Lost art?
Maybe with some, I notice a recent change with some local hunters around my WMU. Some of my hunting buddies are now deceased or getting older and less likely to venture far. Shotgun for deer is a 2 week November hunt and a local Big Buck contest that ends after the 2nd week. Especially the 30-50 aged hunters are quick to hurry and finish (get it over with) their deer hunts/butcher asap then go "back to their fast lives" with smart phones and internet.
Baiting, trail cams etc... all increase the chance of a quick end to the harvest. Harvest a deer in the 2nd week is late? Lots of Family pressures, divorces, step children, child supports, high debt and need to work overtime.
For me, its different, hunting season lasts from Jan. to December 31st, hunt all types of game all types of ways and love it. With me, my life is different than most, there is no rush but I do worry about the future generation of hunting.

Hunting is hunting. If it is legal we all should not frown on any legal hunting style. Heck the world is changing and any advancements in new bows, guns, scent control and any other hunting tool only aides hunters in their quest for wild game and enjoying the great outdoors. Maybe we should be allowed to use fish finders then. Hunting is hunting and there are enough anti hunters trying to control hunting no point in fighting among ourselves.

One thing I just realized. I'm not 16 anymore. Tracking through bush is fine but do I want to slug a 150 lb carcass a couple of miles back to the truck? Maybe I should hit the gym for the next few months first.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boiler

Tracking through bush is fine but do I want to slug a 150 lb carcass a couple of miles back to the truck?

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That is a very valid point....there are a few excellent Deer yards in the swamps areas back on Public Land (Limerick Forest) near me that that are walk in only....but your miles back in. If you do shot a deer, your work is cut out for you.

Much safer and easier to throw a bag of corn down and sit 50 yrs away and wait till they come to you. Then bring up the ATV later to haul it out.

The meat in the freezer doesn't taste any different.

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Originally Posted by JeffBondar

Yes to each their own. Growing up as a kid in the Soo us 4 boys (4-9 years old) would pile in the suburban with dad and drive the back roads for hours looking for grouse and bunnies. I recall our neighbours and uncles / cousins hunting the same way. While I respect your opinion I do disagree with your statement calling it F,n lazy. Different environments dictate different styles. If you have or will have your own kids you can bring out, you may change your opinion...

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Sorry Jeff , I could of used my words better , I realize it is an accepted way of hunting grouse ( especially in the north) no offence intended and I am sure you have fond memories of hunting with your family cause thats what its all about. Was just saying its not for me, me and some buddies head up to chapleau every fall for grouse and we split up in pairs to walk the vast expanse of bush roads looking for grouse and I can tell you there is no bigger piss off than having a truck or quad pass u ( going same direction) with a couple of dudes looking for the same grouse. They should be courteous and turn around .
Yes I have kids and they enjoy the walks with dad and as they are getting older ( 11 and 14) we can walk farther they are also good for about 4 hours in the ground blind while deer hunting.

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Originally Posted by Hunter John

Sorry Jeff , I could of used my words better , I realize it is an accepted way of hunting grouse ( especially in the north) no offence intended and I am sure you have fond memories of hunting with your family cause thats what its all about. Was just saying its not for me, me and some buddies head up to chapleau every fall for grouse and we split up in pairs to walk the vast expanse of bush roads looking for grouse and I can tell you there is no bigger piss off than having a truck or quad pass u ( going same direction) with a couple of dudes looking for the same grouse. They should be courteous and turn around .
Yes I have kids and they enjoy the walks with dad and as they are getting older ( 11 and 14) we can walk farther they are also good for about 4 hours in the ground blind while deer hunting.

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No need to apologize, just saying.... different situations call for different methods. I hope I can live to be old enough where my legs aren't so good but I still have the opportunity to drive the back roads to hunt....

And I hope when I am old and my legs are no good my daughter will carry me LOL..

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Originally Posted by Hunter John

And I hope when I am old and my legs are no good my daughter will carry me LOL..

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Lol that's an awesome picture!

When I lived in the north I did a lot of road driving (still do) then started walking the roads to get birds. Didn't have to go too far to get my limit (saw birds that I didn't see while driving) and saved a lot of $$ on gas.