Very well stated, Tsoc.

I just don't understand what it is about having a little decency and courtesy that gets these guys flying off the handle.

Ya know, I used to think that hunters really got a bad rap from the general populous. I've argued with non-hunters, sent letters to the editor, wrote term papers on the topic, etc. That said, the more I hang around here, I see that maybe people are right. Maybe there are a lot of hunters who fit the stereotypes...

Do you really have to hang your bloody deer in your front yard?? Must you really ride around with your tailgate down?? To me, it's like a type of "little man syndrome" where you feel the need to show off your kill to let everyone else know that you're a real Daniel Boone.

Like Tsoc said - that kind of behavior is only harmful. It's harmful to kids - it's harmful to our reputation as hunters, and it's harmful to non-hunters, who really don't wanna see that stuff.

You don't see 10,000 non-hunters, soccer moms, kids, and grandmothers lined up at the butcher's hoping to catch a peek of old Jimbo's trophy deer carcass, do you? No. It's because most people would rather not see that stuff. Respect your fellow countrymen.