My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
10-31-2006, 08:21 AM
#11
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
To me it's just the opposite, it is the pinnacle of respect for an animal........preserving its memory forever to be shared by you , friends and family for generations to come.
Think of it this way, this is your chance to remember an animal that gave you alot. It gave you food, enjoyment in the outdoors and lasting memories, so honor that animal by capturing its image forever through a mount and photography.
You have a connection to that animal and its nothing to run and hide from. This is not an anonymous animal that became your Big Mac from McDonalds so take joy from the fact that you provided for yourself and share that experience.
To me it's just the opposite, it is the pinnacle of respect for an animal........preserving its memory forever to be shared by you , friends and family for generations to come.
Think of it this way, this is your chance to remember an animal that gave you alot. It gave you food, enjoyment in the outdoors and lasting memories, so honor that animal by capturing its image forever through a mount and photography.
You have a connection to that animal and its nothing to run and hide from. This is not an anonymous animal that became your Big Mac from McDonalds so take joy from the fact that you provided for yourself and share that experience.
10-31-2006, 08:53 AM
#13
Join Date: Oct 2006
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RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
IMO you should just do what feels right to you and the same goes with hunting for me period if your not comfortable doing something that takes some of the enjoyment out of it for me and im out there above all to enjoy myself.
10-31-2006, 09:47 AM
#14
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hoosier Country, Baby!
Posts: 1,710
RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
I keep something from all of the deer I or my husband take. Even if it is just the metal tag we get. Like has already been said, it's about the memories, it's not a "look what I did thing", but everytime I look at the rack of my 7pt. (didn't mount, but kept the rack), I can replay the entire hunt back in my mind.
I also take pictures of every deer we take, for the same reason stated above. I don't care if it's a small doe or a button buck, or a "trophy buck". It gets it's picture taken. Every animal harvested is a trophy in my book, we even have a picture of the "birthday bunny" my husband shot while hunting in his dad's woods with his sister for the first time ever on December 27, 2004 (his 31st birthday). It's more a memory thing than anything.
I also take pictures of every deer we take, for the same reason stated above. I don't care if it's a small doe or a button buck, or a "trophy buck". It gets it's picture taken. Every animal harvested is a trophy in my book, we even have a picture of the "birthday bunny" my husband shot while hunting in his dad's woods with his sister for the first time ever on December 27, 2004 (his 31st birthday). It's more a memory thing than anything.
10-31-2006, 09:47 AM
#15
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 323
RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
I keep the cape from every single deer I kill, and eventually mount it. It never hurts for me to get more practice at taxidermy. I'm hoping to have a really big showroom with all my deer in it.
10-31-2006, 11:24 AM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: West Central IL
Posts: 904
RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
thats pretty unussual, I have never heard of this situation, I personally think one should be proud... but thats just me i guess...interesting
10-31-2006, 11:48 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,913
RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
I don't have any bucks mounted simply because I don't want to get one mounted thats not a jaw dropper. I've got plenty of racks in my garage, and I always take lots of pics. I have seen people actually say "Why did you get THAT deer mounted??" Its insensitive and rude IMO. I'm all for getting them all mounted if you want, does included. I like to look at them, but for me, its going to have to be HUGE to get one mounted. I can take that $400 and buy something else, like a gun or bow.
10-31-2006, 12:27 PM
#19
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: OK
Posts: 859
RE: My feelings about taking pictures of deer and mounting them....(non judgemental)
I respect your view and stating it. I like pictures because I look back on them with fond memories of how God blessed me that day and the experience I had with friends or family and the beautiful fall colors or snow. I think its all how you do it and what attitude you have.
