Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 755918)

Have you seen any bucks in the back yard? Would love to see photos if you do.

Originally Posted by ajbrown (Post 755887)

We do not have gators up here, but these guys are pretty cute. I may have posted in the wrong forum as the pictures are not perfect, I could not find a 'Picture just OK' forum. The sun was behind the subjects and I was trying to sneak up on them. Even so, I thought they would make folks smile....

The fact they let me out onto deck with camera does not bode well for their life expectancy, unless they can tell the difference between a camera and a rifle.

Deer In Norton, MA Yard

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 755966)

I have sent gomoho a private message stating that I had edited my original post and asked him to please do the same. It wasn't my intent to offend anyone who may reads this thread.

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 756029)

No offense taken. You will find that any time you make a reference to hunting someone will get on his high horse and take offense. You can't govern your life according to the heightened sensibilities of others. Particularly of others who have never experienced the challenges of the hunt.

The fact is that the hunters' license fees, taxes paid on firearms and ammunition, and additional fees such as admission to wildlife management areas and Duck Stamps are a principal source of funds used to promote the welfare of wildlife.

There was a time, during the Dust Bowl period of the 1930s that the wetlands used by migrating ducks were drying up and disappearing, to the detriment of the duck population. At that time Ducks Unlimited was born; wetland areas were purchased and replenished and the duck population was saved. From that time to the present Ducks Unlimited has been the world leader in wetlands and wildlife preservation. And, who were these people? They were duck hunters. Ironically, perhaps, it is the hunters who did the most to save wildlife.

Hunters owe no apology for pursuing their sport to those who do not have the desire or the capability to hunt, kill and eat their own food rather than relying on slaughterhouses and food preparers for their daily meals.

Non-hunters, who are ill informed and would prefer that no wildlife should ever be harvested seem unaware that overpopulation, particularly of deer, leads to starvation and illness. Overpopulation is often evidenced by the deer getting smaller with each generation. In populated areas it also leads to deer depredations on the yard plantings (gardens, flowers and shrubbery) of homeowners.

The simple fact is that is is quite possible to have overpopulation of wildlife in an area.

Again, no need to apologize for musings about hunting.

:)

Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 755906)

Okay I'm not so sure this is the place you would want to advertise that you are out to kill these creatures with a bow or anything else for that matter.
The OP is posting pics of these fabulous animals in her yard and you're talking about taking them out. I understand the herds or whatever they are called need to be controlled just don't think this is where you want to talk bout it!

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 756029)

No offense taken. You will find that any time you make a reference to hunting someone will get on his high horse and take offense. You can't govern your life according to the heightened sensibilities of others. Particularly of others who have never experienced the challenges of the hunt.

The fact is that the hunters' license fees, taxes paid on firearms and ammunition, and additional fees such as admission to wildlife management areas and Duck Stamps are a principal source of funds used to promote the welfare of wildlife.

There was a time, during the Dust Bowl period of the 1930s that the wetlands used by migrating ducks were drying up and disappearing, to the detriment of the duck population. At that time Ducks Unlimited was born; wetland areas were purchased and replenished and the duck population was saved. From that time to the present Ducks Unlimited has been the world leader in wetlands and wildlife preservation. And, who were these people? They were duck hunters. Ironically, perhaps, it is the hunters who did the most to save wildlife.

Hunters owe no apology for pursuing their sport to those who do not have the desire or the capability to hunt, kill and eat their own food rather than relying on slaughterhouses and food preparers for their daily meals.

Non-hunters, who are ill informed and would prefer that no wildlife should ever be harvested seem unaware that overpopulation, particularly of deer, leads to starvation and illness. Overpopulation is often evidenced by the deer getting smaller with each generation. In populated areas it also leads to deer depredations on the yard plantings (gardens, flowers and shrubbery) of homeowners.

The simple fact is that is is quite possible to have overpopulation of wildlife in an area.

Again, no need to apologize for musings about hunting.

:)

Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 756139)

If you would take the time to read and understand my comment you would realize it was not in regard to hunting, but the inappropriateness of posting something about hunting when someone is sharing picture of deer in their back yard. Time and place for everything and the responder was kind enough to understand this point.:boom:

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 756706)

"intimidated"
Not in the least, I removed my original comment because after thinking about it, I could see how some may be offended. Out of respect, I altered my comments.

Nothing less, nothing more.

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 756720)

You have got to be kidding me, Really!

Courage! lol

Do you troll these threads just waiting for the chance to get folks wild up? lol

If it makes you feel better, I was so "intimidated", I considered never returning to this forum. lol Your "perception of courage" might be a little off tilt, you might want to get that looked at.

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 756706)

"intimidated"
Not in the least, I removed my original comment because after thinking about it, I could see how some may be offended. Out of respect, I altered my comments.

Nothing less, nothing more.

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 756720)

You have got to be kidding me, Really!

Courage! lol

Do you troll these threads just waiting for the chance to get folks wild up? lol

If it makes you feel better, I was so "intimidated", I considered never returning to this forum. lol Your "perception of courage" might be a little off tilt, you might want to get that looked at.

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 757288)

I was quite disappointed in you when you folded to the pressure to change your post because "some may be offended." If that is going to be your standard you should plan to never make another post about hunting.