I agree with you...culling deer herds without appropriate purpose is disgusting...white trash seem to enjoy it immensely. Where else do you get the thrill of spotlighting and otherwise running the herds into a trap so that they can be simply mowed down? Given the average IQ of the people who do this (and I know some of them), I'm always somewhat surprised that they manage to outsmart the deer.
Above, I posted the link to the Iowa program where hunters can apply for extra tags to “donate” deer....the venison is processed for distribution to food pantries. Over 6300 were donated last year. The hunters get an extended season, the lockers are paid a flat fee to grind the meat for distribution, and the protein goes to those who need it.
And, for the record, I've had my share of run-ins with deer (I'm in one of the States with the highest deer populations). I also however, grew up on a large farm, with a Father who taught me to hunt, and a Grandfather who was a young adult during the Depression. Anyone who would slaughter animals indiscriminately, and then leave the “food” to rot on the ground is despicable.
Thank you very much for the support on this thread. I was surprised and appalled at the unexpected level of idiocy that popped up here...unbelievable!
JC