Raising deer

[perchski]

I apologize, I was under the impression you wanted to raise the deer to then use them as game which I do not believe is right. Hunting is a wonderful tradition in our states, but the animals should be hunted fair chase. I guess I am a little bitter over the fact that hunting is becoming so commercialized. I grew up in a family that hunting was a great tradition where I could spend time in the field with my father and grandfather learning from them and from the animals that were taking. Now that I am older I spend countless hours in the field during hunting season and many miles on my boots. I do not believe for a minute that the only people that should have the opportunity to enjoy what I love so much is those that have thousands of dollars to spend. I love to see young adults out there with their first game animal, it is so much more gratifying than taking an animal myself. It is unfortunate that many young ones are starting to believe that the measure of a trophy comes from how much your parents spent on your "guided, private land hunt". Sorry for the rant, and again I say good luck to everyone in their "fair chase" hunts.
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