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To: Crocodile who wrote (47155)	9/29/2005 11:50:08 PM
From: Clappy	Respond to of 104157

Yeah, I never understand the idea of bating the bear or deer to draw them in. Seems like it takes away from the sport or challenge. It seems like these people just take a lot of pleasure of killing things. I can respect a hunter (especially a bow hunter) who uses his witt and skill to get close enough for a shot and able to track it down afterwards. Technology almost makes it too easy for some of these hunters today. Special scents, clothing, calls, blinds, etc. Though I have to hand it to the Dept of Conservation, they really do a good job at figuring out the numbers that will keep the herd healthy. There are other organizations like Ducks Unlimited that actually buy and maintain breeding grounds for the water fowl up in Canada so that they can prevent the wildlife from disappearing. In addition, the money that the hunters pay in license fees and on the taxes applied to firearms, targets, etc get put to work in helping to maintain the habitat and trails that the hikers get to use for free. I suppose there is some good things being done in exchange for the thrill of the hunt. Then there are always those a-holes who don't play by the rules and do not regard life to be valuable. Kill for the sake of killing. They should dress these guys up in a turkey suit and send them out into the woods on opening day. -Clapper