il cacciatore Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Was looking at some online video clips and one happened to be of bear hunting. After watching it I came to the conclusion that I would not shoot a bear and it was wrong. But I dont know why because shooting a bear can be justified: A- You can eat it. B- Its not an endangered animal. This was the video: http://www.huntingfootage.com/data/511/196..._Bear_Hunt2.mpg I am not saying that I dont want anyone to shoot a bear, I dont care; I just wouldnt shoot one myself but I havent had the opportunity but hypothetically speaking I wouldnt. Would you? Is there anything you wont shoot that your allowed to (because its classed as vermin or game)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Nope. Not unless it was to protect me or somone in my family about ot be atacked by one! To be honest, I dont shoot anything unless it has been causing problems, or im hungery. Usually for the second part though, as almost all my rabbit has been eaten by my family, or given to close friends who always apreciate it a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) . Edited September 4, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I dont mind if others do it, as long as they do it properly with clean kills etc.. But I really hate the chaps (mainly in USA) who run around in the woods with their bright red caps shooting bears with semi automatic rifles using a lot more then one shot. Or the die hard pistol hunters using .44 magnum to bring them down. Then show their mates the photos, videos and trophys. Makes me sick that such an amazing beast has to die for such a stupid reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 What a bogus question. Would you shoot a bear? Hell, I would shoot anything / anyone if I or my family were in danger. The responses apparently say likewise, and so the answer to the exact question posed is actually "yes". When anyone says bear I now think of this http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=17285&hl=bear And no old Pooh bear. Did you just change the question and add "for sport"? I am going to start a poll : "should il cacciatore be kept away from the "start new Poll button" cos he can't be trusted not to bish it up?" Answer: Yes [ ] Yes [ ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 No, the question has remained the same. If I was about to be mauled by a bear and I had a gun then of course I would shoot it. You cant change a poll unless your a moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 No, the question has remained the same. If I was about to be mauled by a bear and I had a gun then of course I would shoot it. You lie like a union delegate! What prey tell is the title to this "thread"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 The poll question is pretty specific, "Would you shoot a bear for sport" And shouldnt that be like a politician? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Ermm. I have a much better Poll question - "Would you shoot a wasps' nest at a safe distance with a 12g?" I would love to. In fact I would pay good money to. I have never squashed a bee in my life and I let spiders out, but wasps I hate. I hate em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Absolutly no , now if your worried about being mauled by a bear DONT GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY, OR ANY OTHER DAY therefore you aint in any danger , and more to the point nor are the bears. enough said Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Absolutly no , now if your worried about being mauled by a bear DONT GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY, OR ANY OTHER DAY therefore you aint in any danger , and more to the point nor are the bears. enough said Martin What about if a particularly angry bear escapes from a zoo and runs into a local primary school for disadvantaged orphans. What then Mr. I ain't gonna shoot a bear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotty Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I've been on a bear hunt, little old me all alone in a wood waiting in ambush over a pile of rotten fish with only a .50 muzzle loader for company. Don't reckon there was a bear for miles but I spooked something while walking out, probably a white tail, gave me a big adrenaline rush and I surely wasn't going down without a fight It was soooooo exciting, you have to give it a go if you get the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I voted yes Course i would shoot a bear if i was given the chance and it was a threat, or being a pest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Snotty, YOu would have to make it a good shot with a muzzle loader cause big ol' grizzly ain't gonna wait for you to reload Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 i wouldnt personally go out to shoot a bear for sport, but i would if it was being a danger hazoud to my family then i would, otherwise, no, i wouldnt shoot a bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 FOR SPORT - NO FOR MEAT - YES nuf said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Having looked at a lot of yank sites its a question I've thought about quite a bit. In areas they are a pest, the meat in theory is edible and they do make good rugs. Guess its something we don't understand in this country but I'd say I would for the sport and the rug but it would have to be with a large caliber rifle, no handguns and definitely not with a bow and arrow as they tend to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 It is a little ambigous this question! If someone said "would you shoot a rabbit?" and I replied "yes" I hope they are not going to turn around and say "Well come on over now and finish off thumper, the daughters lost intrest in it and I want the space where the cage is" It all depends on the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I dont shoot anything purely for the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I dont shoot anything purely for the sport. Surely shooting for sport and using the quarry for meat etc is better than shooting it and tossing the carcass? (rats and foxes excluded ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I dont shoot anything purely for the sport. Surely shooting for sport and using the quarry for meat etc is better than shooting it and tossing the carcass? (rats and foxes excluded ) Yes But then if your using the meat your not shooting purely for the sport, are you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 FOR SPORT - NO FOR MEAT - YES nuf said Again I have to agree with HD, this is becoming a habit Ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 FOR SPORT - NO FOR MEAT - YES nuf said what it taste like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotty Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 YOu would have to make it a good shot with a muzzle loader cause big ol' grizzly ain't gonna wait for you to reload Strangely enough that thought did occour to me, but it was muzzle loader season which just added to the fun. My hunting buddy had a pistol as back up, but he was about half a mile away We were hunting black bear in Arkansas, a shy animal that will only eat you if it reckons it can get away with it. There was a limit, you had to 'phone in before you went out and see if the quota had been filled, 'phone in if you got one. Cost me $225 for the licence, being from out of state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 KR - I asked NTTF and he said it was like pork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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