I stopped posting in this thread for a while and just sat back to see what would happen. It was getting pretty bad for a while. I have read every post though.

I have observed a few things.

A) The problem appears to be worse and more widespread then I, and I suspect many others knew. Some of you have had VERY bad and excessive experiences with dogs / pets.

B) Most are saying you are at least making attempts to warn the owners and / or give the pet a chance. I truely commend you as I was feeling like this was a shoot first never ask questions deal.

C) There are clearly some pet owners who have no regard, care, or responsibility for their pets. It seems also they have no respect for others and how their actions or lack of them affects others. I really feel like they should be punished not the pet.

D) I have not seen ONE....NOT ONE (please point out if I missed it) decent alternative or creative suggestion other then killing the pet. Maybe one doesn't exist. I suggested a few early in the thread. I would think with all the hunters we have viewing / participaiting in this thread we could help each other out instead on focusing on to kill or not to kill. That question simply will not result in mass agreement.

I certainly do not relish the thought of fellow hunters missing oppurtunities on account of this problem. I wonder if we might finally turn this into a positive and start with some creative ways to solve it in all except the most extreme cases.