My wife, helping me grind:
It's come up lately, it comes up frequently, I was taught by my dad that it is "sad" to take a life. While I don't revel in the death of an animal, I have come to feel no remorse. And why should I? That's my question and the question posed by this thread. For those of you who feel bad, why?
Some background; I used to feel bad. My dad always told me "it's sad" to take a life. Although now when I talk to him, I gather he has no sadness for the deed.
My question is: why should I feel bad, considering;
1. Deer are a prey animal. Their existence in the food chain is to be eaten. They are always watching for what's coming. That is everyday life for the prey and the predator. I eat meat, therefor I'm a predator.
2. I had a great hunt. I camped away from civilization. I spent time with a good friend from school that I see maybe once a year. I spent time with my little brother, who I never get to see.
3. I set out to accomplish a goal, and I did.
4. It was a nice buck, 101" gross which is pretty good for a coues buck.
5. I butchered him myself, I shot him in November 2013 and he's been completely eaten by me, my wife and my daughters by May 2014.
I ask again; what do I have to feel bad about? Why should I feel remorse for this? I regret nothing about what I did, and I'm thankful for it having happened. And that's why, in the picture, I have a big grin on my face and am 100% happy. I loved everything about it. Who thinks I'm a psychopath?