[Busman747]

Perusing through an American forum, I came across an off-topic thread which I found to be a little unsettling. I don't know why, I am in favour of fox hunting, I don't believe fish "scream" when caught on a hook........

Its not the blood that disturbed me, perhaps the use of guns in the hands of children? or maybe the killing of such a beautiful animal, maybe the blasé attitude of American hunters....

Here is a few extracts from the thread.



My son (8 years old) shoots his first deer.

He has been target shooting since 4 (on my lap) and got his hunting license this year. He made a great shot with his .243 on this little cull spike Friday morning. The buck dropped on the spot.


Thumbs up! On his first kill!! Mike, you’re a good father!

Awsome, I wish I could have started that soon.

Good gosh Mike, I think he must have grown a foot since I saw him last, What a great start to his hunting years, you have to mount the spikes for his room.

Great pics, I’m sure you’re a proud papa, and you should be too

Good going Mike, I was 9 when I got my first deer so he beat me by a year. That’s a great age to start them off, If he gets to hunt with you into his teenage years, he’ll be hooked for life. Good job, pop!

Way to go little spray!

(male, Toronto, Canada) says:
Am I the only one cringing at the thought of an 8 year old killing an innocent animal??? I guess since I am not a hunter, I don’t get it! Congrats I guess……

Reply to above:
Don’t you have a tree to hug rather than blathering on about innocent animals being killed? What a dipsh*t!!



And the final comment which is SO contradictory.......Very nice, way to bring up another lover and respecter of nature, I can’t wait for my little guy comes out with me!!