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April 12, 2006
Kentucky Legislature Outlaws Internet Hunting
Kentucky legislature votes to outlaw internet hunting? Who knew this was going on? Apparently, someone set up a location in Texas that allowed people to use their computers to remotely shoot at real live animals with rifles from the comfort of their own home. I'm guessing that they aimed with the mouse, and then dropped an animal in another timezone. I'm not real clear what the point of this is. I'm a big hunter, and this strikes me as something less than sportsman like. Now, granted, I'm not saying I'm above shooting birds on the ground, shooting pen-raised game birds, or even shooting elk in my yard with a small canon. But, at least I'm in the same timezone with them when I pull the trigger. ;)
Posted by Peenie Wallie on April 12, 2006 at 9:30 AM
Comments
"Every year my peaceful woodland home is invaded by thousands of hunters who shoot at me with rifles and guns with absolutely no provocation on my part. Usually I'm just walking around, minding my own business or chewing on some berries when BANG! A bullet goes flying past my head. Now don't get me wrong. I have nothing against sportsmen, but I don't like being the target of some accountant from Scarsdale out for a weekend with his buddies. All of the bears, rabbits, racoons and other forest creatures I've spoken to feel pretty much the same way."
Posted by: Whitetail Deer on April 12, 2006 at 3:07 PM
"Every year, my peaceful little bush is invaded by thousands of deer, elk, and bears, who come and chew on me with absolutely no provocation on my part. I'm usually hanging there, minding my own business when CHOMP! A mouth clamps down near my head. Now don't get me wrong. I have nothing against deer, but I don't like being the target of some fat elk that isn't even hungry. All the acorns, choke cherries, dandelions, and Dimocrats I've spoken to feel pretty much the same way."
Posted by: Some Berries on April 12, 2006 at 4:26 PM