#3086934 - 12/19/12 01:27 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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No real ritual here, I simply look up and give thanks to the Lord
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#3087075 - 12/19/12 02:43 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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JeepKuntry
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I try to remember to give thanks for the animal. That's about it though.
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#3087152 - 12/19/12 03:23 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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LA man
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i pat the deer on the ribs and thank the lord
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#3087481 - 12/19/12 07:04 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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I guess my ritual starts when I see the deer on the blood trail, or as soon as I start walking towards it if it dropped within sight.
I generally say some sort of prayer of thanks as i approach. I lost my only deer to a bad shot about 18 years ago, and I think that habit is partially a reflection of the appreciation of knowing the deer is down and dead, not hobbling along unaccounted for. When I am walking towards the animal, I'm thankful for being able to see the deer in the wild (alive), the opportunity for a good shot, the proper execution with no hiccups in the process, and the swift death.
I'm usually still in that mode as I reach the deer, and then spend a minute or three absorbing the experience.
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#3087807 - 12/19/12 10:20 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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LessIsLess
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absolute, hands down, best thread i've ever read on here.
I'm with Ruger, less the prayer part. Love it, and it seems just about right by the time I'm getting into the work.
<jamming to 'Fly Eagle Fly' as I'm typing....> goodnight ladies and gentlemen.
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#3088143 - 12/20/12 08:26 AM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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JGreg
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I lost my dad 12 years ago, so I always just thank the good Lord then show the deer to my dad. My thanksgiving morning buck actually drew a few tears while in deep conversation with myself and my dad about missing our yearly hunt with him thanksgiving morning.
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#3088169 - 12/20/12 08:43 AM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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Hit&Miss84
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My ritual usually involves steak and gravy!
Every blessing comes from the Lord so I try to remember to thank God for the opportunity to spend time in the woods with friends and family, and for the bounty of the hunt when we are successful.
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#3094981 - 12/25/12 01:03 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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gil1
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Thanks for the stories, fellas.
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#3095394 - 12/25/12 08:18 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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Boone 58
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I'm doing sort of a retrospective article about deer death rituals. I know there are all kinds of interesting Native American rituals, and I can get some interesting information on-line. But I'm more interested in what we have adopted, changed, or fabricated for today's hunter.
How do you show respect for the deer? Or the hunter? Or nature?
Thanks in advance.
I dont hang him by his head.......Just as the Benoits dont who are Iroquois indian.
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#3096257 - 12/26/12 02:35 PM
Re: Deer Last Rte Ceremonies
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BigAl
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Right after I shoot, I try to catch my breath.
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