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The linked article sort of goes along in the same vein as the new Florida law about animal cruelty, only aimed towards wild versus domesticated animals. One day, hopefully not in my lifetime, hunters may become extinct. Long live veganism (not!)!

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Lawmakers advance historic ban on controversial hunting practice: 'If a domestic animal were treated in this way, there would be an outcry' — The Cool Down

It's a reminder that progress doesn't always mean a complete break from the past. Jun 05, 2025 In a historic move that could help set the tone for wildlife protections across Europe, Ireland's parliament just took its first step toward banning fox hunting — a centuries-old practice that's drawn...
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As long as there are "country boys" there will always be hunters. It's in our DNA.

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Sld1959 said:
Got to admit never considered chasing a terrified creature with a pack of dogs until it cannot run any more just to be mauled to death hunting.

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Only dogs I’ve ever used were pointers and retrievers. Other critters it’s been just my and the gun (or bow). I switched to traditional muzzleloaders >30 years ago. Modern scoped rifles (to me anyway) take the challenge out of the hunt. I’m going to eat if I score or not, so I. Hunt for the challenge.
 
Shibadog said:
Only dogs I’ve ever used were pointers and retrievers. Other critters it’s been just my and the gun (or bow). I switched to traditional muzzleloaders >30 years ago. Modern scoped rifles (to me anyway) take the challenge out of the hunt. I’m going to eat if I score or not, so I. Hunt for the challenge.
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The law the thread is about is banning fox hunting with dogs, hence my comment.
 
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