Why do we hunt?

[Still Hunter]

The older I get, the more I ask myself this question....
Definitely not the same as it was years ago. The end result these days no longer tends to justify the ongoing and outgoing annual means and methods required to continue.

[dannorocks]

Hunt for food, the experience, and love of nature. I enjoy taking my child hunting with me. If the hunt is successful or not he is learning invaluable life lessons.

[tigerscowboy]

Sport and the tradition of being a hunter and gatherer for family.

I'm not fooled that it isn't cost effective.

[OleTomTalker]

I love all the things mentioned above. In these days, especially taking my boys, wife, newbies and friends and trying to help them find success and create memories. We also primarily eat wild game.

When it comes time for me to hunt, I set out to kill. While I enjoy watching creation and very much take advantage of the quiet time with my Dad, I'm there to conquer. Be it ducks, turkeys, deer or whatever. I set aside time to hike or just go find a nice spot to sit when I'm after the other things.

[EASTEXASARCHER]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say most of us, by definition of the word, do not hunt. Its more akin to hoping. We sit in one spot (more often than not a comfortable blind to shield us from the elements), staring at a food source, and hoping the booner that we had pictures of all summer shows up!

If I ruffled a few feathers that's not my intention. I challenge you to put down the gadgets and pixie dust, think about the word hunt and what it really means, and go do it.

I hunt for the challenge, the adventure, the opportunity to teach my son about life, to satisfy a primal instinct to provide food for my family, and the reward of consistently being able to do so.

[Mexico]

Big Chocalate Horns...

[Jaybird840]

For this reason right here...

[BowOnly81]

In my blood
Adrenaline rush
Love to eat deer meat
Peace and quiet that calms every level of stress
The challenge of hunting public land (80% of my hunting anyway)
Seeing my little man start shaking every time he sees a deer

That pretty much sums it up. And I’m talking 100% bow hunting btw.

[flywise]

Better than work
Dropping an arrow on a sleeping four point below me is good entertainment
I like the meat
Tricking a buck is good fun
Walking in the woods is much more fun than walking on a sidewalk
Stress relief after 24hours of dealing with weak people

[curtintex]

I just like to watch **** die.

[Gummi Bear]

I’ve always liked how Fred Bear put words together on this subject.

"Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make your a better person."

I enjoy the pursuit. The preparation, the camaraderie. Time spent with family, and dear friends.

Crawling in the stand before dawn, and watching the world come alive.

It’s pretty magical

Bringing home a critter is just the cherry on top.



I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...

Henry David Thoreau

[jjaimes]

Because it's my God Given right!

[mjhaverkamp]

Not for food, I can buy it much cheaper than hunting it, I just do it because I love it, and killing is not near the top of the list.

[asu-indian]

Because God made us that way. That's why your wife shops. She's a gatherer.

[nursejenn]

Better than work
Dropping an arrow on a sleeping four point below me is good entertainment
I like the meat
Tricking a buck is good fun
Walking in the woods is much more fun than walking on a sidewalk
Stress relief after 24hours of dealing with weak people

This 99%... no 4pts...

And it is somewhat about the kill... I really like killing stuff with my bow...

Because God made us that way. That's why your wife shops. She's a gatherer.

Not necessarily...