DropTine,
you are 100% correct when you speak about how the folks here in NJ generally see hunters. They look at us like some strange weirdos who
get off hurting animals. I have been so frustrated searching for permission to hunt around here! I moved here from PA where it was so much easier.
I have heard of white buffalo and some of the towns near here have used them also. They call it net and bolt around here. And most of these anti hunting people around here would rather have this "population control" conducted, then allow hunters to come and ethically keep the numbers down.
I have to tell you this funny story. 2 years ago, I had to pick up my son at the elementary school... 3:00... then I was off for an afternoon hunt, so to save time... I am in my camo base layer.... and waiting outside the school for him to come out...
a bunch of moms was all nervous about me standing there, so they went and got the principal... who approached me and asked me what I wanted and why I was there. I said I was picking up my son.... she saidare you from out of town? maybe an uncle visiting from out of state?... I said , " no lady' I am from right up the street... I come here everyday.
But I could tell she did not believe me. She asked his name, my name, and then asked me if I was in the national guard. I told her no.... I am a hunter... well... you should have seen the look of disgust on her face.
But I am sure she was pretty much ok with white buffalo being down the street at night doing the old net & bolt "controlled hunt" as they call it.
Keep the faith friends.
DW
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