ORIGINAL: BerwindaleBoy
Lately, when I see trapping photos or stories, I find myself feeling sorry for the animals being trapped. I don't understand this because I could and have shot a coyote in a heartbeat. I just don't like the thought of them being in a trap for several hours or overnight. Also the thought of them seeing me or the trapper approach, while they can't run ishard for me to swallow as well. Am I a wimp or what??? I have nothing against it whatsoever, I just don't think I could do it myself. Maybe I'm going soft in my middle age???? Like I said, I can shoot an animal with a gun or bow with no problem, I'm just wondering why this has been bugging me?
What's the difference if you're killing a deer with a bow or trapping a coyote? You're taking an animal's life either way. Trapping is just as challenging as bowhunting. If you don't want to see pictures of trapped animals, don't click on the link or go to the trapping forum. My dad traps and it's just another way forus to get outdoors and have fun when hunting season is over. Nothing wrong with it in our opinion. You'd feel different if you saw a coyote killing a fawn that had potential to become a respectable buck one day, or any mature deer for that matter. Trapping is another way to control population, like hunting is.
Edit:
Sorry, I just looked over your post again, and you said you're not against trapping. I understand that but I was just trying to stand up for trapping because I believe in it.