Getting into Hunting: Starting with a Bow and Arrow

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To begin hunting without prior experience or friends in the field, individuals can consider starting with bow hunting, which requires significant practice and skill development over months or years. While bow hunting may seem more affordable than gun hunting, the costs for bows, arrows, and accessories can add up quickly. The discussion highlights the ethical considerations of hunting, with some arguing that it is more humane to consume wild game than farmed animals, while others contend that hunting inflicts unnecessary suffering. Learning to properly dress an animal is also emphasized as a crucial skill for new hunters, with suggestions to seek out hunting classes. Ultimately, the conversation reflects a mix of practical advice and ethical debates surrounding the practice of hunting.
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dlgoff said:
My father hunted with firearms all his life (I just bow hunt) and we ate everything he brought home; ducks, geese, dove, pheasants, quail, squirrels, rabbits.

I doubt most members here know how good these critters taste.
Probably not. I grew up eating deer, moose, fish, ruffed grouse, etc, and I was always disappointed with the food in our school lunch programs, and actively avoided supper-invitations from some of my friends as a kid. One of my friend's mother would fry cheap steak until it was past well-done - and that was here best effort. I understand now why he was skinny.
 

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