Interesting hunting blog that is not afraid to cover both sides of an argument about hunting.. Anyway, are there alternatives to hunting and killing when it comes to deer population control? In what ways can hunting be cruel? What rights do you believe wild animals to have? Yes, a different spin on the subject..

Better yet: How about an argument against encouraging hunting to control deer populations?- I’ll take this side of the debate. Flaming is considered a loss.

Keyboard warrior-

Hey nice blog and thanks for the email. Yes, my question is why should I bring my expensive hunting rifles to the field when hog hunting when I can go out and buy an old Milsurp rifle and not have to worry about it due to being so many nice rifles on the surplus market?  I’d like to buy one and keep it in my different rigs just in case I run up on a hog and not have to worry about the rifle getting scratched etc.

Which is the best – 8mm mauser / Mossin Nagant / Enfield / other?

Looking for suggestions.

Thanks- Alex

Hello all I am new to this blog and thought id ask a question about hunting boar. The main reason I want to start hunting is I live on a ranch in Midland Texas and things economy is a bit tough and I have the opportunity to hunt wild boar/pigs on the land. Free. My main reasoning to get involved in hunting,  primarily for food and my questions is for hunters.  First, what would you bring with you when hog hunting? Second, do I need a hunting license to hunt on private property? What time of year do people normally hunt hog during? Or more so, when NOT to hunt hogs?  Also, any good websites to visit about all the hog/boar hunting equipment/ gear needed? Any other insight would be great.

Finally, as mentioned I am on a budget and just need the bare essentials!

Thank you in advance for any information,

Mark, Midland Tx

This question was sent via an email so I thought I’d post it here for some of you to answer.. Admin

Hello! I am at the library and we are not allowed to post on blogs, facebook, or forums. I got your blogs invitation email and wanted to ask a few question regarding hunting and fishing. I just turned 16 and I want to start hunting and fishing (more) and have never hunted and only fish maybe once or twice in the summer. My step-father has a new cabin and likes to hunting and fishing alot. He really does not talk about it or provide too much information so and I am looking for information about the different types of guns and equipment for deer hunting. If you could point me to your favorite places on the internet that has a lot of information regarding deer hunting and stuff , that would be great! Also, any advice on firearms for deer hunting and techniques I am all ears. Thanks for all your help ahead of time!
I forgot to mention I have taken a hunters safety education course and have my heritage card.

James McClendon

I am not vegan or anything like that, but I am against killing game (canned hunts) just for the sake of killing them. I come from a long line of hunters in my family, but I recently heard my own father and brother purchased a deer from a company that lets the animal loose on a fenced property so that they can be hunted later. The ranch property owners actually feed the Deer/Buck and wait until it matures to a certain or “trophy deer” size later to be hunted by my father or brother!

Come on what kind of hunting is that? That has nothing to do with fair-chase or what most hunters and people would think as part of the hunting tradition. I though hunting was about preparation, understanding the woods and environment, how to harvest your game, and most important the thrill of the hunt in an all natural surrounding?

What’s has our tradition and world come too?

Rant off- Eileen