Thread: Summer hunting .....a question of ethics??

Originally Posted by Lentil

If you have a hind lined up at this time of the year, do you think about the consequences


Could we end up with a herd out of balance by protecting hinds?

Could we be subjecting a herd to a horrible death by 1080 poison if we don't take hinds and reduce the numbers.


Or maybe I just think too much!!!!

I think it's important we do think about Lentil. When I started hunting in the 80s, there were buggar all deer around (due to helicopter shooting) in spots I go to now and there are deer everywhere.
I worry that while we hunters are enjoying the more bountiful population of animals, we are letting the numbers get out of control and herd quality may become a problem. Cam Speedy is advocating harvesting more hinds and also wants more hind jaws to study with Alan Jackson, so they can help us all to better understand our bush ecosystem and deer resource. I try to support these selfless guys.
I also worry that Government may either declare war on browsing animals again if our bush is threatened again by overpopulation.
Personally, I'll shoot pretty much any deer which crossed my path as I'm there to enjoy the bush and feed my family with 'free' meat. The exception to this is Roar hunting for stags.