To say that I enjoy killing would be completely out of context.
For me the kill is the grand finale the hunt is not complete with out it.
These things are easier to explain to other hunters than anyone else to some extent we understand each other. Just yesterday a flock of geese landed in my pasture and began to feed. My wife and I watched and noticed that one goose only had one leg. It would hop forward and set down to feed and then do it all over again. My wife asked if I could hit that goose with my bow, I said sure not a problem and never made a move. I didnt feel the need to kill that goose I wasnt hunting.

While hunting though I feel no remorse in the act yet I do feel a tremendous ammount of responsibility. I do want a quick clean kill as all predators do, the quicker prey dies the less chance that a predator is injured and the fewer calories used to secure food the better.

There are several aspects that I enjoy about the kill. The feel of antlers against the palms of my hands, the musky smell of animal hair, the warmth of hide and the taste of meat that was earned.

I too fall into the category of "I dont hunt to kill, but kill to have hunted"

As an after thought I will say that I have taken pictures of 380 class bulls and not had the adrenaline courseing through my veins near as much as standing full draw on a spike.

Rogue