Shooting Hobbyist Invents Eco-Friendly Target

The Wisconsin State Journal ^ | March 09, 2005 | John Nolan

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

Just thought some of the hunting enthusiasts out there might appreciate this article.

I am not sure if this is a huge problem, but there is clearly a solution and yummy at that.

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

thought you might appreciate this one.

[Jaysun]

Ice trays and powdered food coloring, that's basically what this amounts to. I personally see no problem with clay targets and I'd simply shoot rocks before I'd bother with ice cubes.

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

I don't really have an opinion. This guy seemed to think that the targets were a problem for his livestock, so he came up with a solution. That was the point. When it comes down to it, if all other things are equal, it makes sense to chose that which does less damage to the environment.

[Jaysun]

I didn't necessarily direct that at you, just wanted to give everyone the skinny on the product. If you ask me, the guy's a kook - he might say the same about me.

[Jaysun]

I noticed that you're from Germany. My wife is from Stuttgart. We were in Frankfurt, Munich, and finally Dresden a few weeks ago.

[Khurkris]

""I couldn't shoot trap because of the crops. The shot was bad for an animal's digestion,"

Am I missing something here? Its great he made biodegradable targets, but is he stillusing steel or lead shot when he shoots them?
As usual...I am confused.

[Lazamataz]

When it comes down to it, if all other things are equal, it makes sense to chose that which does less damage to the environment.

People like you give a bad name to Republicans. WE WANT TO DESTROY THE EARTH, remember????

[Rebelbase]

My dad goes to garage sales and buys trinket type kid's toys for my kids to shoot at when they visit. He's got two pillow cases full of the junk.

One solid plastic pig absorbed at least a dozen .22 rounds before it threatend to split apart.

[Chewbacca]

How envoromentally friendly is something if it requires the use of electricity to keep it frozen? Doesn't the electrical plant burning fossil fuels put out more polution to maintain the cold temperatures of the freezer than what the original clay targets produced?

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

People like you give a bad name to Republicans. WE WANT TO DESTROY THE EARTH, remember????

Oh yeah, the rapture and stuff. Have fun.

It might be interesting to learn that the Hindu religion has lots of raptures. Each incarnation of Vishnu has happened to save the Earth from sinking.

Of course the 10th and final incarnation is Vishnu as a vengeful god that kills all non-Hindus. So much for passive resistance.

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

Sorry about the weather.

[Lazamataz]

Oh yeah, the rapture and stuff. Have fun.

No, not the Rapture. Heck, I'm not even Christian.

No, I refer to our innate desire as Republicans to destroy the ecosphere. It is genetically ingrained in all of us to pollute. I, for example, intend to build a vast network of factories that spew toxic chemicals into pristine rivers, bellow thick noxious gasses into clear blue skies, and export leaking drums of toxic and dangerous chemicals to be placed in untouched wilderness areas.

What will my factories build, you ask?

Nothing. Their sole purpose will be to pollute. That's what my business model is: No product, just pollution.

I'm gonna be RICH!

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

I personally have released quite a few tons of toxic, greenhouse gases. It is probably the extra spicy chicken wings.

[Lazamataz]

I personally have released quite a few tons of toxic, greenhouse gases. It is probably the extra spicy chicken wings

I may need to hire you as a Global Warming Specialist.

Pollution -- It's Not Just A Good Idea, IT'S THE LAW^TM.

[farmfriend]

Rights, farms, environment ping.
Let me know if you wish to be added or removed from this list.
I don't get offended if you want to be removed.

[Bob]

""I couldn't shoot trap because of the crops. The shot was bad for an animal's digestion,"

Am I missing something here? Its great he made biodegradable targets, but is he stillusing steel or lead shot when he shoots them? As usual...I am confused.

No more confused than I am. I found myself wondering what kind of animals he's planting as his crops. :=) Just how deep do you plant chickens?

[Fiddlstix]

Click the Graphic J

[RichInOC]

By developing a non-toxic chemical formula which mixes with water ("the formula is a secret and only my dog knows, and he's not talking")...

"Rrrrrroll that beautiful skeet footage..."

"Uh-oh."