Feeling guilty. What do you guys think?
Earlier this year I turned in a guy for shooting deer out of season and over a bait pile at night. Problem is the guy was someone I know personally. I've never cared for the guy, but I am friends with his family. That is how I became aware of his illegal activities. Even though I don't like this guy I can't help feeling like I shouldn't have turned him in. His son is one of my best friends, and they have had me over for dinner on more than just a couple occasions. The old man is a jerk though and he's always bragging about how many deer he has taken this way and I just couldn't take it anymore. It would be different if they needed the meat, but they don't. He has been doing this for years and taking way more than he needs. I even heard him tell my friend that the only reason he does it is so the neighbors can't get them during hunting season. I called the DNR and reported him. Ever since I did it I have been feeling guilty. The family doesn't know it was me, but its very hard to look my friend in the face knowing I turned his old man in for poaching. I don't think I will ever do something like that again. I want to tell my friend to get it off my chest, but I know he won't understand.
What do you guys think?
The spirit of the woods is an old good friend