One of my friends says that I can not be considered a hunter, because I only go after small game. My parents won't let me buy a rifle or shotgun either, so I hunt with things like a pistol crossbow, blowgun and slingshot. What do you guys think?
2007-12-02 12:59:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
In response to the ignorant Texas sheriff, I always eat what I kill, and I would not have it any other way. I always clean the skull and keep that as a trophy too.
2007-12-02 23:50:41 · update #1
I quot what the english dictonary says.
A HUNTER
One who hunts wild animals either for sport or for food; a huntsman.
Thats what your doing is it not ? then your a hunter.
On the othere hand a true hunter is also a conservationist as well.
2007-12-03 00:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hunter does not mean using a rifle or this or that. A hunter is just skills, knowlege, and your more of a hunter than him because what you do takes lots of skill. Tell him to shoot a rabbit with a blowgun or a slingshot. That kid is ignorent in the Scence that he doesnt know what he is talking about. Yes i would concider you a hunter.
2007-12-02 13:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a guy, but would the daughter, sister, wife and mother of hunters do?
Every good hunter has to start with small game and work up to big game, in order to perfect his skills.
Don't let your friend discourage you.
2007-12-02 13:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by braves squaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you r are a hunter. Just because you dont have a long gun or shotgun doesnt mean what you are doing is not considered hunting
2007-12-03 04:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by daversole2285 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hunting is the practice of pursuing animals for food, recreation, trade or for their resources. In modern use, the term refers to regulated and legal hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of animals contrary to law. Hunted animals are referred to as game animals, and are usually large, or small mammals or migratory birds
By that definition, you are a hunter and anyone who says otherwise needs more education !
2007-12-02 13:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by M R S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stocky took the words out of my mouth ,a rifle high or low powered does not a hunter make.
2007-12-03 12:39:33 · answer #6 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hunter hunts if youre hunting you are a hunter, just be aware of the laws in your state as these weapons you describe are generally not legal for hunting
2007-12-02 14:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by tater 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hunters hunt small game, deer, whatever you want.... my wifes brother hunts deer with crossbow only and is very good, gets one every year.... you friend dosent know what he is talking about..... I met a hunter who hunts rabbits... nice guy... it is all your preference in what you want to hunt and what you use....
2007-12-02 13:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
listen, i am only 17, my parents dont let me buy a rifle, i hunt with sling shot, and bows. i kill coyote, fox, and birds. i consider it a hunter activity, so yeah, you are a hunter.
2007-12-02 15:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mr.LoNlEy95963 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are probably more of a hunter than most big game hunters I know.
2007-12-02 13:40:21 · answer #10 · answered by Stocky 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋