[Savage Beast]

No, I haven't, and perhaps you're right, but I still cannot understand how anyone could derive pleasure from inflicting pain and terror.

[Oberon]

No, I haven't, and perhaps you're right, but I still cannot understand how anyone could derive pleasure from inflicting pain and terror.

We don't. We derive pleasure from harvesting game. A conscientious hunter's goal is to do that with as little pain and terror as possible.

The process itself is primal, and intrinsically validating for one who is unashamed of masculinity. To bring home the venison is akin to bringing home the bacon; it says to you "Yes, you have what it takes." It's affirming.

That said, it's not for everyone.

[Nik Naym]

I am going to stick my uninvited nose in here:

You say "...how anyone could derive pleasure from inflicting pain and terror."

With all due respect I say you are being an ass.

You are NOT asking a question or even wondering aloud, you are making an accusation.

Hunting is NOT about "inflicting pain and terror" and it is NOT the reason why people hunt. I would be willing to bet cash money you knew that before you posted.

Nik

[Gondring]

I still cannot understand how anyone could derive pleasure from inflicting pain and terror.

Likewise.