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Old October 6, 2006, 10:28 AM   #33
Art Eatman
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Join Date: November 13, 1998
Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA
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Buzz, what I've watched over the last thirty years or so is the increase in what I'd call a hedonistic approach to "hunting", with most of the work taken out. Add to this the notion that the size of the rack is the only criterion for success.

I'm generalizing: Many city folks want to hunt. They have money, but not a lot of free time. They have no background in camping or in "roughing it". Further, they have no innate understanding of "fair chase".

So, there are those who will cater to this mix of ignorance and hedonism. If you get it on TV with the proper camera angles, it looks like real hunting. The sponsors can then persuade people they need to buy all manner of inconsequential garbage in order to be a successful hunter.

"Cherchez le moolah."

Art
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