It is blatantly obvious that Lindsay DeFrates knows as much about the vast majority of hunters as I do about quantum physics. <\/p>\n
Please do us all a favor and don\u2019t give your opinion on hunting when you most likely have never spoken with a hunter, experienced hunting or even understand why most hunters hunt, and why hunting is a very important part of wildlife management. News flash, Lindsay, it is not about the trophy. <\/p>\n
Your ignorance on the subject was there for all to see with your statement \u201cnine-point rack.\u201d Wow. Maybe you should go out to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office in Canyon Creek and speak with someone that will educate you on the subject. <\/p>\n
To make such a broad statement shows you didn\u2019t educate yourself on the subject. Talk about a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, the definition of prejudice.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s true most hunters are looking for that perfect shot: The last thing a hunter wants is a wounded animal. Most hunters will pass up game if they feel the shot could result in wounding the animal and it going to waste.<\/p>\n
The success rate for elk hunting in Colorado in 2017 was around 20%. Do you truly believe that if it were all about the \u201cepic bro-story, or the bucket list box checked\u201d that Colorado would still have billions of dollars pour into the economy each year during hunting seasons?<\/p>\n
Finally, I have been hunting with a group of men for about the last 12 years. There are two in the group that come from Illinois each year and were coming to hunt before I met them. I believe they have taken maybe two or three elk and a couple of deer in 20 years. <\/p>\n
They come for the beauty of the mountains, to be with friends, to relax, and if they are lucky to take home some wild game.<\/p>\n
Linda, you owe all hunters, men and women \u2014 yes, there are women that hunt \u2014 an apology. Why do I not see that coming in the near future?<\/p>\n