Hunting Bison
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1/4/06 11:45am
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Buffalo Field Campaign
IT’S UNETHICAL; THERE IS NO “FAIR CHASE” IN HUNTING BUFFALO/BISON
Regardless of one’s position on hunting, bison differ greatly from deer and elk. Bison evolved to stand and face their predators, while deer and elk evolved to flee (what’s termed by hunters as “fair chase”). Many people – hunters and non-hunters alike – compare shooting a buffalo to shooting a parked car, or a couch. The element of fair chase is non-existent.
what is your thoughts on this?
Buffalo Field Campaign
IT’S UNETHICAL; THERE IS NO “FAIR CHASE” IN HUNTING BUFFALO/BISON
Regardless of one’s position on hunting, bison differ greatly from deer and elk. Bison evolved to stand and face their predators, while deer and elk evolved to flee (what’s termed by hunters as “fair chase”). Many people – hunters and non-hunters alike – compare shooting a buffalo to shooting a parked car, or a couch. The element of fair chase is non-existent.
what is your thoughts on this?
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Of course it depends on the weapon of choice, which will increase or decrease the difficulty.
For example, (Rifle) taking an antelope to me is MUCH easier than taking a mule deer. Antelope aren't that difficult to hunt with a high powered rifle. They get a certain distance away and often times stand and look.
This can be similar to a Bison, stand and look.
Is that ethical? Sure why not, as long they are free to roam whever they choose.
Many game animals will "stand and look" to a certain point. But some sure won't stand and look for long.
Not saying I'll ever hunt a Buffalo, prolly never will. Just some thoughts.
Now shooting Yellowstone park buffs or fenced animals are a whole different story. Not the same, IMO and definately not fair chase. But I won't scrutinize anyone who wants to hunt them this way as long as it's legal. It's just not my thing. However, it's darn fine tablefare! :)