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Tron_fdc · 05-02-2013, 11:14 AM

Figured I would start a new thread to discuss it.

I'm considering getting into deer hunting, either rifle or bow (not sure yet). I used to hunt with my dad 20 years ago in Kananaskis, but it's been a looooong time since I shot anything. I've been getting my head around shooting bambi again by using the argument that it's better than deer overpopulation, and a humane kill is probably a better death than what they face in the wild (eaten alive by a predator). Plus I like the taste of wild game.

Any experienced hunters out there with any input on bow vs rifle? What kind of cost am I looking at to start up? Is there somewhere close to the city that is a good place to hunt? What about lessons? Is that a good place to start?

Also, where is a good place to get your meat butchered? Will butchers even do it??

Let's try not to take this into an argument here too. I'm looking for info on it, not a debate on vegan vs meat, etc etc.

05-02-2013, 11:14 AM	#1
Tron_fdc In Your MCP Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans Exp:	Let's talk about hunting Figured I would start a new thread to discuss it. I'm considering getting into deer hunting, either rifle or bow (not sure yet). I used to hunt with my dad 20 years ago in Kananaskis, but it's been a looooong time since I shot anything. I've been getting my head around shooting bambi again by using the argument that it's better than deer overpopulation, and a humane kill is probably a better death than what they face in the wild (eaten alive by a predator). Plus I like the taste of wild game. Any experienced hunters out there with any input on bow vs rifle? What kind of cost am I looking at to start up? Is there somewhere close to the city that is a good place to hunt? What about lessons? Is that a good place to start? Also, where is a good place to get your meat butchered? Will butchers even do it?? Let's try not to take this into an argument here too. I'm looking for info on it, not a debate on vegan vs meat, etc etc.