I'm interested in hearing what Lemmings think about hunting. I started hunting deer years ago because I wanted to be a part of the process, like if I couldn't handle killing and gutting an animal I shouldn't be eating meat. IMO, it's much more humane than what factory farmed animals endure. Less suffering overall than most natural deaths. Overpopulation causes disease and starvation and we killed off their predators, so we kind of owe it to nature to fill the ecological gap.

Also, I fucking love it. I watch the sun rise, think, record birds I've seen, think, watch squirrels play, think a bit more, and sometimes, I get some food.

Idk. I'm not looking for approval or trying to change your mind, just wondering what people think.

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[–] 3 points 1 day ago (1 child)

I have deer in my yard every day and I don't think I could. I loves them. The other thing is, because of parasite risk, you have to cook the shit out of the meat, I feel like it probably wouldn't be that good. If I had to feed my kids I absolutely would, but I wouldn't enjoy it. I can see how going out in nature to hunt by yourself could be enjoyable though.

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    I think there's some regional variation and it's been a number of years since I've done it but for making jerky with wild game you just need to freeze it for a minimum amount of time to eliminate the risk from parasites. Not all animals are infected with ones that will impact people but definitely not worth taking the risk.

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