I did not read all the replies here, but i "make a point" to NOT use the word Bambi, AND i also would like to mention that i also try to use the word "harvest" when i talk about hunting.
I've noticed that, saying i "shot" a deer, makes some townies crindge!! Yet, when i say "harvested" they kinda see it as something different!! I've been to chats and said i SHOT a buck, and had several women make a negative comment, but i've also used the word HARVESTED and not got one negative comment.
I bet some of you are saying to your selves, "who cares", but i'm here to tell you, it DOES matter, as there's a lot more non hunters than there are hunters!!! AND, they all have the right to vote!!!
It's a sad time we live in, when we have to watch our speech so carefully, to preserve our hunting rights!!
Drilling Man