Why do you hunt?

[TheLoamRanger]

The reality of it, in a world so removed from reality.

The blood on your hands, the sweat in you hat or shirt, the immersion in the food chain. Being a part of the most elemental aspect of human history other than love, sex, children and death.

I love to hike, and people I know seem to think that being in the woods hiking is just like hunting. But I am no where near as connected to my surroundings when I am hiking as when I am hunting. When I hunt, I am slow and deliberate, looking, listening, and stalking silently. When I hike, I'm on a walk enjoying the scenery and fresh air.

And I like to eat meat.

100% this.

I started out as a mountain biker/hiker/backpacker. Starting hunting a few years back, I'm definitely more engaged in what's going on around me; I'm more focused in a distracted world.
And honestly hunting and scouting makes hiking and backpacking more fun because it also serves purpose - to put meat on the table for my family, which makes me proud when I'm successful.

 

[EastHumboldt]

I saw this thread title and immediately thought about making a joke post in the vein of "Because I like to kill things".

How would you guys feel if someone genuinely posted that they like to hunt because they enjoy killing animals? Is that actually wrong?

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I don’t think anybody here would tell you it’s wrong. i think it’s different for everybody. There is a fierce adrenalized excitement that comes with killing, and I seek it out and keep doing it… so I must like it. Theres a feeling of satisfaction at accomplishing a difficult task and having meat for the winter. OTOH I always feel a sadness for the buck or bull. I can put myself pretty easily in their place. That I have taken a thing of tremendous beauty from the world is not lost on me.

 

[Boarmaster]

I like to eat venison and consider it a important part of my diet. Has pretty much replaced beef and chicken. Also I love to be in the woods. The place where I hunt has a lot of deer and I can fill up the freezer.

 

[jbuzz229]

I hunt to be able to spend time outdoors and be able to harvest quality wild meat. Nothing better in my opinion.

 

[Ahazen622]

Majority of family hunted at some time or another, was always amazed at seeing mounts on the wall. Most kids would watch cartoons on Saturday mornings, I got up early to watch hunting. Unfortunately just don’t get out as much as I’d like to

 

[risinghunter]

I have alot of reasons i hunt.
Hunting is fun in my world!

 

[Where's Bruce?]

It clears my head and allows me to live in the moment. Plus I prefer grass-fed, 100% organic, free range meat devoid of hormones, antibiotics and steroids.