[cake_crumb]

"I don't believe in animal rights, and I do believe in hunting, and harvesting farm animals. But torturing or killing an animal for pleasure is indefensable. Anyone who has worked around animals know they do suffer when injured."

HEAR HEAR! I'm with you!!

Hubby and I don't consider ourselves "sportsmen" either...we hunt for food.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

I used to hunt and would never leave an animal wounded, I would end it's suffering quickly and humanely, as any responsible hunter would. I have volunteered at animal rescue orgs and had to stop, as there were a few times, where I administered, shall we say, a little street justice, to monsters who would inflict this type of cruelty on an animal.It's amazing how quickly the "tough guys" who hurt animals and kids, will become wimpering babies, when confronted. I consider myself a gentleman and a gentle man,but I always intervene when someone is mistreating a child or an animal. I'm only sorry I wasn't this creep's neighbor.

[gitmo]

Hubby and I don't consider ourselves "sportsmen" either...we hunt for food.

I never thought about the term. I guess I don't have an issue with it, but I agree hunting should be for food. Even if you give it away. If you have any spare venison or wild turkey, drop me a note. Squirrel's mighty tasty, too.