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Your reply seems to infer that I am somehow against using a knife as a means to dispatch an animal. I apologize if I've made it seem that way, it was surely not my intent.
Many weapons can be used to effectively and humanely kill an animal. Someone who is proficient in the anatomy of the particular prey, the environment in which they will seek said prey, and a proficiency/skill in the techniques required to dispatch the animal quickly and without unnecessary suffering can accomplish this task mercifully. My agreeance with that statement is an affirmation that we owe it to our quarry to go about things armed with the knowledge and ability to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering. In my opinion, to do anything but, is unethical.
I've not killed an animal, whilst hunting while armed with a knife alone. I do not possess the proficiency in the task to attempt it. Therefor, I will not do so. Perhaps with careful thought and preparation, I may one day, but as of this writing I am not knowledgeable enough in the ways of quickly dispatching wild animals with knives to do it now. I don't look down upon those who properly prepare for, and are able to mercifully dispatch an animal with a knife. I have killed wounded animals with a knife. It's dangerous business, and only done as a last resort with no other means available. I do personally bowhunt, but I practice incessantly, both fieldcraft and archery. Despite this, I have made less-than-desirable shots on game. These instances have fortunately been few and far-between, and I've learned from each instance, but I labor to improve my efficiency as I evolve as a woodsman and conservationist.
At the end of the day, it's about a mindset. One that honors the animal and the gravity of the relationship between predator and prey. An evolving ethos where one is honor-bound to constantly improve in wisdom, knowledge and ability related to the task of "hunting" in a respectful manner.
I hope this makes sense. Again, sorry if you misunderstood my intent.
Many weapons can be used to effectively and humanely kill an animal. Someone who is proficient in the anatomy of the particular prey, the environment in which they will seek said prey, and a proficiency/skill in the techniques required to dispatch the animal quickly and without unnecessary suffering can accomplish this task mercifully. My agreeance with that statement is an affirmation that we owe it to our quarry to go about things armed with the knowledge and ability to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering. In my opinion, to do anything but, is unethical.
I've not killed an animal, whilst hunting while armed with a knife alone. I do not possess the proficiency in the task to attempt it. Therefor, I will not do so. Perhaps with careful thought and preparation, I may one day, but as of this writing I am not knowledgeable enough in the ways of quickly dispatching wild animals with knives to do it now. I don't look down upon those who properly prepare for, and are able to mercifully dispatch an animal with a knife. I have killed wounded animals with a knife. It's dangerous business, and only done as a last resort with no other means available. I do personally bowhunt, but I practice incessantly, both fieldcraft and archery. Despite this, I have made less-than-desirable shots on game. These instances have fortunately been few and far-between, and I've learned from each instance, but I labor to improve my efficiency as I evolve as a woodsman and conservationist.
At the end of the day, it's about a mindset. One that honors the animal and the gravity of the relationship between predator and prey. An evolving ethos where one is honor-bound to constantly improve in wisdom, knowledge and ability related to the task of "hunting" in a respectful manner.
I hope this makes sense. Again, sorry if you misunderstood my intent.
