Blunderbuss Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Well not an anti exactly, but not a big fan of me shooting live quarry. Leads to some interesting discussions I can tell you! Although I love her to bits, she has been a veggie for 25 years. She's not a member of LACs or a sab or anything like that, but is a bit of a campaigner against intensive meat production etc as a member of CIWF. She doesn't want field sports banned - but would just rather I didn't do it! She has always cooked meat for me, but prefers to buy free range or at least non-intensively farmed stuff. I don't have a problem with that, both ethically and because it tastes better! So.....I have partially wooed her with the argument that the pigeons and game I bring home are more free range, organic and sustainably harvested and have a lower carbon footprint (whatever the **** that means) than anything she can buy on the high street. She accepts this, but I still end up getting daggers whenever I say I'm off for a days beating or pigeon shooting! I may have made matters worse by getting my 21 year old daughter, a veggie of ten years to contemplate eating meat again! Being a vet student and having had to spend a lot of time on farms and having already had to wield a captive bolt gun on pigs has also helped her in this direction! My son has always been a proper carnivore, so the opposing factions are evenly matched and an imminent defection could give me the upper hand! To be fair she has never tried to force her views on me or change what I do (nor would I let her), but I would prefer it if she was a bit happier with the whole thing. No jibes about binning the missus Not an option, but I wondered if anyone else was in the same boat, or am I the only one Edited August 4, 2009 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 My missus won't touch a thing i've shot, and is definitely not impressed with me shooting things in general. It's fairly common unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) i used to be, my ex was a veggie, wasnt one of the animal rights ones really, her opinion was she could never bring herself to kill an animal so wouldnt eat meat. it was thanks to her i got back into shooting - my first gun had belonged to her dad, and it was hers and her uncles land i started shooting on she tried to lay down a rule that i wasnt allowed to shoot anything with 4 legs (rabbits, etc). that lasted til we had a major row one saturday, she walked out the front door to go to work and i walked out the back door with a shotgun. when she came home there was a lovely dinner cookin in the oven - roasted rabbit wrapped in bacon with plenty of butter... tho the current other half is ok, she went boar hunting with me to translate, and loves rabbit, just not fussed on pigeon, but ill change that this autumn... Edited August 4, 2009 by babbyc1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby dazzler Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 my misses wont eat any thing i shoot but she has been out pigeon shooting with me for an afternoon and she shot one well half shot it i had to go running after it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 My wife and daughter enjoy eating game, however I have a female colleague who is a veggie and she has said she could contemplate eating meat if it was as free range and additive free as the game I bring to work......... we may have a convert in the making !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 What surprises me is that your daughter, an aspiring vet, is vegetarian. I imagine that the clinical detachment she'll accrue in time will eradicate that pernicious vegetarianism, giving the Blunderbuss carnivores the majority vote. I count myself lucky that Mrs Baldrick is both a rabid carnivore and a terrifyingly good Shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 imsurprised no one has come up with the obvious "my mrs loves eating meat" or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 What surprises me is that your daughter, an aspiring vet, is vegetarian. I imagine that the clinical detachment she'll accrue in time will eradicate that pernicious vegetarianism, giving the Blunderbuss carnivores the majority vote. I count myself lucky that Mrs Baldrick is both a rabid carnivore and a terrifyingly good Shot. Baldrick, her vet course (year 3 of 5) is what will probably cure her vegetarianism. She has done lots of placements on farms, and has already castrated calfs, euthanised pigs and witnessed sheep farmers lamping foxes during lambing. She loves it and has already decided she wants to specialise in farm animals rather than gerbils and poodles. She is rapidly being cured of any sentimentality about the whole business, which has led her to question her views, and tell her mum that she might start eating meat again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 My wife wont eat anything i shoot, but i don't mind as i have it all to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 My wife has no problem with eating pigeons and game. We are a meat eating household and proud of it. When buying meat we also like to go the free range route whenever possible, just because it's destined for my plate it's no reason not to have the best life possible previous to us sticking bacon on it's back. She would (and has) positively encourage me to get a FAC and fill the freezer up with venison. And hopefully one day i will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 imsurprised no one has come up with the obvious "my mrs loves eating meat" or something similar probably because most of us are married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 probably because most of us are married. ah never thought of that apologies! :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 She loves it and has already decided she wants to specialise in farm animals rather than gerbils and poodles. A wise decision, from my side of the fence as a livestock farmer (I aspired to be a farm vet, but my pea-sized brain let me down at the crucial moment). Our farm vet has an almost fanatical passion for the variety his job offers. But there is something to be said for simple 9-5 work in a warm consulting room, in a small-animal practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 when she came home there was a lovely dinner cookin in the oven - roasted rabbit wrapped in bacon with plenty of butter... So by my powers of detectiveness, you cooked it right, you Ulster Jessie The right answer is beat her with a stick until she cooks it tch simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider72 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm one of the lucky ones My wife is a confirmed carnivore. Although not entirely encouraging my shooting and fishing exploits is more than happy to reap the rewards in the form of fresh fish or game casserole etc... although I've yet to convert her on the merits of a finely sliced deer liver shaken in seasoned flour then flash fried and put in a sandwich with some freshly sliced red onion Mmmmm. To be fair she has been beating with me and seen the pickers despatch pricked birds which was ok, and the first time I took her fishing and I said "just a couple of firm taps to the head to kill the fish" saw her almost drive the trout into the bank with 5 smart blows to the head!! So as long as I keep bringing home fresh, good food, preparing and cooking it I'm sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 So by my powers of detectiveness, you cooked it right, you Ulster Jessie The right answer is beat her with a stick until she cooks it tch simples shot it, skinned it, gutted it, cooked it and then ate it right in front of her na i was only making a point, after that she never complained, used to try to take the **** when i made game pie but its hard to call someone a poof when theyre wearing camo under their pink apron and their shotguns lying on the counter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 shot it, skinned it, gutted it, cooked it and then ate it right in front of her na i was only making a point, after that she never complained, used to try to take the **** when i made game pie but its hard to call someone a poof when theyre wearing camo under their pink apron and their shotguns lying on the counter No it isn't just set up at 1000 yards with the 17 and say " what price thi mossberg (the none bust un) now old lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Mine was never too happy, but I've pretty much worn her down now, I've brought that many trout home to gut and cook she's got use to the idea. The tasting of one of our bunny burgers last week has had a remarkable effect. She's now very keen on these tasty delights (as long as I spare the details!), good job too as we have a piri piri mix lined up for the next batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 My wife and kids, wont, eat any game, just got the eldest daughter, to try a roast pheasant, last year, and she loved it. Told her your now free from your mums brainwashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider72 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 MMmmm.... Piri Piri rabbit... perhaps ther's a whole new thread here with 'dishes to keep the wife/husband happy' anybody got some good ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 No it isn't just set up at 1000 yards with the 17 and say " what price thi mossberg (the none bust un) now old lad! yeah but if theres any sort of cross wind at all youll be ******** wont you oh did i tell you i worked out on saturday i can fire the mossberg one handed?? gonna try a bit of dual wielding next time im out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 my mrs and the little lad both eat what i bring home for the table , the lads fave is pigeon pitta pockets .. But hes dead agaisnt me killing the cockeral as he has named it buster lol ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 put it this way,anything i shoot kids or wife WONT eat it,,,,got them back big style though,,,the old lady i give the rabbits to and the odd pigeon makes lovely pies ASK THE WIFE AND KIDS,SHE BAKES A FEW CAKES AND PIES IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RABBITS ETC,,,THEY HAVNT A CLUE,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbit Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Many years ago I took my then girlfreind out with me shooting rabbits. I shot one took it home and cooked it and had a nice romantic dinner. That was the last meat she ate, became a veggie over night, as she hadn't given much thought to where meat came from before. Funny thing is I didn't learn from my mistake as 2 years later I did the exact same thing with another girlfriend with the same result.( well it was pigeon that time) It's the way I pick em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Many years ago I took my then girlfreind out with me shooting rabbits. I shot one took it home and cooked it and had a nice romantic dinner. That was the last meat she ate, became a veggie over night, as she hadn't given much thought to where meat came from before. Funny thing is I didn't learn from my mistake as 2 years later I did the exact same thing with another girlfriend with the same result.( well it was pigeon that time) It's the way I pick em. Clearly it is (the way you pick 'em). So, my hunting, shooting, meat eating mate; google is your friend too... >>Linky<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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