Gentlemen,

I wonder could you answer the following question(s) ? I was recently advised on this forum (AR) to ask questions and I would get answers, so I am asking away. After all you can't learn unless you ask .

1. Do you hunt one specific type of game and if so why ? What made you decide on that specific type ? ie: native to your area, type of game that your family members hunted and therefore it is also your game of choice, etc ?

2. If you hunt more than one could you give me an idea of why you like hunting those specific types of game ?

3. If you hunt with a rifle/gun, why so as opposed to a bow as I see many others do ?

4. If bowhunters frequent this board, why was bowhunting your method of choice ?

I am interested in deer hunting here in Canada, and learning about hunting, and the nature of hunters as much as possible. My choice of deer is down to influence by my best friend, my father, and my brother who were/are all deer hunters. I hope to hunt in the UK someday, with Roe Deer being my game of choice.

Thanks,

Lynn D

Hi Lynn

I live and hunt in Sweden and here in my area we have Roedeer, Fox, Hare, Moose and some other small game to hunt and I am mostly found of Roebuckshunt in late summer, but I hunts all what is possible mostly to get out in the nature.

In Sweden you are not allowed to hunt with a bow but I think I would try it if it becomes legal.

My favourite gun for the what ever hunt is my Drilling with two 20 gauge and one 7x57R barrels.

My biggest hunting passion though is Africa, been there once and planning for # 2 and 3

Lynne, I am not sure I am qualified to answer any questions but here is my 2 bits:

1. I have hunted mule deer all my life. Big mule deer are one of the toughest animals on earth to hunt in my opinion. I love the country they inhabit. I love watching them and learning from them.
2.I also hunt elk quite a bit. Any more I mostly hunt them for meat. Hard to beat a elk tenderloin!!I also have made one trip to Africa. I intend to do so again as soon as funds and spouse wil allow me to. I really enjoyed the many different types of animals over there and learning about their habits and habitat.

3. I have hunted with a bow in the past with a bit of success. I have in the last few years given it up as I have dressed out quite a few elk with wounds they recieved from arrows stil walking around. I will start bowhunting again this next fall but I wil be a lot more responsible in the shots I take from here on out. If one has never bowhunted elk during the rut you have missed one of the prime hunting experiences out there.

Lynn,

1. I hunt for every beast that is legal and available here in Sweden.
Due to the kind of land I have access to, I hunt a lot for birds: pidgeons and gees not at least but I also have a young pointing dog that I am training. The annual moose-hunt is a very traditional event here in Sweden and must not be missed, but I also hunt for roe deer, hare, and fox on a regular basis and occasionaly boar and even beaver... i.e. what ever is to be found in the woods.

2. I think my preferences are for hunts where I can hunt alone with a dog at my side - the type of game is not the most important matter.

3. Bowhunting is not allowed in Sweden.

Regards,
Martin

Gentlemen thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I am anxious to learn more about hunting and game outside of my own country. The world around us and it's people has so much to offer, including knowledge such as you gentlemen have given me. After reading your answers I have a question or two more for each of you, if you do not mind answering them. If you do then I will understand.

Thanks,

Lynn

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cchunter

Africa the land of dreams for many hunters, what did you hunt in Africa ? Is there on specific game that you want to hunt more than any other there ? If so, why does that species attract you so much ?

Thanks,

Lynn D

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Taos

Did you start to hunt at a young age ? Was it a tradition in your family to hunt, or was it a passion that you developed on your own ? What was the first game you ever hunted ?

Thanks,

Lynn D

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Marterius

Do you think that hunting has developed a certain kind of respect for nature and it's bounty, that you might not have otherwise had if you were not a hunter ? May I ask what kind of dog you have ? Is there any reason you picked that particular breed ?

Thanks,

Lynn D

Ann and Gentlemen,

It seems I have somehow disturbed the nest of one of your fellow hunters who disapproves of my asking questions on this forum. The "gentleman" for lack of a better word that could be posted here has advised that " I go out and get some years of hunting under my belt" before assuming I have the right to post amongst those who are already true sportsmen. Mind you in the same sentence he hinted he is under the assumption that I have some evil agenda against hunters, and that I am an anti-gun looking to collect top secret information from you all and sell it to the enemy. He was also quite concerned that I was a woman intersted in hunting, apparently that is taboo in his eyes. He did not seem to be able to stick to one reason why I should not be posting here. So all in all, I am damned if I do, and damned if I don't, whichever way I look at it he disapproves of me.

My answer to him is: GET OVER IT BUD, I AM HERE TO STAY !

I came to this forum on the suggestion of my best friend who has encouraged my interest in hunting, and my quest for knowledge on the subject. I have stayed because of the comradery and knowledge I have gained from it. I have asked my questions out of common interest and desire to learn. Answering my questions is a choice of the poster, everyone has the right to post me, or ignore me. I do not mean in any way to disturb the flow of talk and knowledge that is exchanged on this forum. If I offend any of you with my questions I apologize. But if I don't ask I will never know, and loss of the opportunity to derive knowledge is a sad thing.

Lynn D

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Lynne,

I did grow up in a hunting family. Started at about 8 or so. I hunted blacktail and wild pigs as a kid. First elk hunt at age 12 and have missed very few since that time.

I seem to be the only one left from my generation of my family with a passion for hunting. I have a 21 year old son that has the bug even worse than me. I also have a 20 year old son who has never hunted and has no desire to do so. I have left him to his choice barring a little teasing now and again.

Lynn

A true sportsmen would give and earn respect when in contact with other people. There is someone here that does not fit in on that description.

You on the other hand is asking questions in a polite way to increase your knowledge are a true sportsmen/women. Never hesitate to ask if you want to know, it's only the fools that are to afraid to be seen as weak if they dont know everything, that doesn't dare to ask.

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Lynn,

I echo cchunters sentiments 100%! Please carry on asking questions!

I grew up in a family which did not hunt ( some poached small game & pheasants, but thats a different story!) and it was only by the good grace of other more expirienced stalkers that I was able to learn. We should be doing everything possible to bring people into the fold not shun them.

If the odd anti does gate crash here (i am not suggesting you are one) I, as with others here have nothing to hide; I am proud of my calling and a happy to share it with anyone.

Regards,

Pete

Lynn, disregard that SOB, if he reacted like that he is no "true sportsman" in my eyes and certainly not a gentleman. Further, if you need to have a lifelong experience before you are allowed to post here, I would be the first to leave, as I certainly do not have a lot of years under my belt. If I had those years, I should leave anyway, as I would refuse to post at a site ruled by morons like that.

As to your questions, I am sure that I have gained a new sort of respect for the wild and for the nature through hunting. Hunting, as a serious pursuit in contrast to a pose, get you involved with wild in a process and you are not just admiring nature as a view, as most non-hunters are. To learn and understand the "cunning" of a fox or hare evokes a lot of respect in me.
The breed of my dog is Danish Pointer. I had my mind set on a Kleiner M�nsterl�nder at first, but a friend of mine had these pups after his bitch, and I took the decision because of the advantage of a breeder whom I trusted.

Hi Lynn
It is always a pleasure to help people in what you believe in. So to answer your questions I hunt or as we call it stalk mostly deer and shoot various other small game.In my area in Britian we have a lot of deer and need to do some serious culling to prevent damage to the forestry plantations.I stalk roe deer mostly but on occassion red,fallow,sika and muntjac all very edible when well cooked! no one in my immediate family hunted .I had always been generally interested in wild life and only managed to find my way into stalking and shooting when in my mid thirties. I had dabled in it when living in Thunder Bay ,Ontario.
Bow hunting in GB is illegal, but I feel that in the hands of a true sportsman who is sympathetic to the quarry he hunts it is no different than using a rifle if killed cleanly ( certainly a lot more challenging ).
My only advice is to enjoy it for what you make of it and good luck.

cchunter,

Thank you for your words of support.

I had a chance to look at your homepage, and I was overwhelmed. The pictures were fantastic, I can only imagine how incredible it must have been on the hunt.

The video footage of the roe hunt was excellent, I actually viewed it a dozen times or so. That is my fondest wish to hunt roe deer someday. Thank you for sharing it with me, it was indeed kind of you, and inspiring also.

I do have one question though from my oldest daughter, you have a head mounted in one of the pictures that looks like a rather ferocious laughing hyena type animal ( black with white stripes ) could you tell us what that is please ?

Again thank you,

Lynn D

Pete E:

Thank you, I plan to carry on my quest for knowledge on the subject of hunting/stalking, in spite of my opponent.

As per my learning, I wonder could you answer a couple of questions for me ?

1. What was your first hunt for ? Was there any special reason that you hunted that specific game your first time out ?

2. What one species of game would you love to hunt above all ?

Thanks,

Lynn D

Lynn

Glad to hear you liked my photos and video. The black and white animal is a Badger. I take a lot of them in traps. You could see some photos from the latest catch here on the European forum under the topic Badger for Guest.

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tread,

Stalking roe deer in Scotland, now there is something I want to put on my wish list for Christmas. Unfortunately Santa has yet to even fill my wish to go to Scotland to even play tourist. I travel quite a lot to the UK, and hope to someday feast my eyes on the beauty of the land I have heard so much about.

Thunder Bay, Ont ? Quite the ways north, I was actually born in the southern part of Ont, and travelled to Thunder Bay once, unfortunately it was winter and it left a rather bad impression on me.

May I ask a question or two ?

I wonder could you tell me are there any UK Goverment implemented or financially sponsored programs to aid in the culling process in the UK ? If so, are they successful to any remarkable point ?

Thanks,

Lynn D

Hi Lynn
Should you find yourself over here it would be my pleasure to invite you to stalk roe deer. Part of my profession is involved with education in wild deer managment and the rest is to forestry. Which answers your question in that the forestry commission is I believe offering grant assisstance in culling deer to protect new forests planted under government planting schemes. regards tread.