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<blockquote data-quote="AT Hiker" data-source="post: 4128237" data-attributes="member: 10019"><p>Good thought provoking thread and one that we should all think about at some point. </p><p></p><p>Here are my thoughts;</p><p></p><p>There are laws in place to deter people from strictly hunting for antlers, think wanton waste. We should all do our part to help enforce it. </p><p></p><p>As for "trophies on the wall", its something that is almost as time honored as hunting itself. Its simply part of using every part/aspect of the animal we hunt. Whether it be rugs, leather, knife handles, dog bones, etc its all the same thing...a by-product of the hunt. The few bad apples of hunting (pure horn hunters that care only about the antlers/horns/etc) give it a bad stigma. Once again; stricter laws, higher fines and ALL of us doing our part will help. Why is it ok for antlers to be piled in a corner out of site but taboo to be nicely displayed for memories?</p><p></p><p>Educating the public is a must too, something I would like to see the states and its wildlife departments join forces in and get the FACTS out. </p><p></p><p>As for hunter numbers declining...not in my experience. Some areas could use a slight decline in hunter numbers or more public land available. I would love to see TN implement a access program funded by donations and tax incentives. </p><p></p><p>As for increased cost...not really. I choose to drop loads of money on items related to hunting but the actual hunt itself (if I chose this route) cost nothing more than a rifle, ammo, travel money, tags, knife, freezer paper and a lot of luck. Sure I spend loads of money on out of state hunting but why is that a bad thing? Thats money going into a local economy, a economy that is providing for someone and their family. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AT Hiker, post: 4128237, member: 10019"] Good thought provoking thread and one that we should all think about at some point. Here are my thoughts; There are laws in place to deter people from strictly hunting for antlers, think wanton waste. We should all do our part to help enforce it. As for "trophies on the wall", its something that is almost as time honored as hunting itself. Its simply part of using every part/aspect of the animal we hunt. Whether it be rugs, leather, knife handles, dog bones, etc its all the same thing...a by-product of the hunt. The few bad apples of hunting (pure horn hunters that care only about the antlers/horns/etc) give it a bad stigma. Once again; stricter laws, higher fines and ALL of us doing our part will help. Why is it ok for antlers to be piled in a corner out of site but taboo to be nicely displayed for memories? Educating the public is a must too, something I would like to see the states and its wildlife departments join forces in and get the FACTS out. As for hunter numbers declining...not in my experience. Some areas could use a slight decline in hunter numbers or more public land available. I would love to see TN implement a access program funded by donations and tax incentives. As for increased cost...not really. I choose to drop loads of money on items related to hunting but the actual hunt itself (if I chose this route) cost nothing more than a rifle, ammo, travel money, tags, knife, freezer paper and a lot of luck. Sure I spend loads of money on out of state hunting but why is that a bad thing? Thats money going into a local economy, a economy that is providing for someone and their family. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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