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re: Texas millionaire gored to death by Cape Buffalo on safari
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:23 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:23 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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Not to mention that the meat goes to locals because you can't bring it home. Thet get a lot of meat, what is a lot of money to them, and the hunter gets the experience and a trophy. Unless you're shooting lions and giraffes and shite, it's pretty much a win for everyone.
Yeah, I said earlier that I have a hard time with the killing of lions and giraffes and all that but on second thought, every now and then it kinda is necessary to take a few out. Saw a story one time about this arsehole giraffe that kept killing all the young ones and needed to be taken out for the health of the herd. Those hunts, I'm okay with too.
This post was edited on 8/6/25 at 9:24 am
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Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:23 am to White Bear
quote:Because...feelings.
Why?
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:24 am to imjustafatkid
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Sort of puts the whole "trophy hunting isn't real hunting" debate to bed.
Depends. Sometimes it's some starving "guide" or guides doing all the real hunting, then the rich dipshit takes a kill shot and goes home with a big stuffed office decoration.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:24 am to kengel2
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Pretty much all the animals are donated and eaten. You don't get to bring that meat home.
People eat giraffe and lion over there? I wonder what it tastes like.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:26 am to Lakeboy7
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A true hunt? I’m sure ol boy was carrying a 300 win mag
I bet he wasn’t.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:26 am to The Scofflaw
Survival of the fittest feel good story of the day
Curious how his life insurance policy adjuster thinks of his unfortunate death
Curious how his life insurance policy adjuster thinks of his unfortunate death
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:26 am to The Scofflaw
I’m not sure what a ranch trader is but it should be illegal to sell agricultural land
If you haven’t been able to get a house yet go fix up a boomer or ghetto house or live in an apartment for the rest of your life. Track homes should be illegal
If you haven’t been able to get a house yet go fix up a boomer or ghetto house or live in an apartment for the rest of your life. Track homes should be illegal
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:26 am to JiminyCricket
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because at least you can eat it
This was specifically called sports hunting. If it was for meat, I'd feel differently.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:28 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
quote:There are targeted animals on those types of hunts. Targeted lions will be problem lions or older males that no longer have a pride and become nuisances to the communities and ecosystem. For the giraffes they will target mature animals that have outlived their reproductive cycle. Those teams (the reputable ones) watch the herds and have specific targeted animals that can be killed on the hunts. It's not a free for all roll up and start shooting any animal you see. These hunts are part of the conservation efforts in the area. A nuisance lion can be a nuisance to human and wildlife, the meat and money from selling that hunt helps limit the nuisance and provides needed resources. A giraffe outside of their reproductive years does not help the population, and that hunt provides much needed resources. As long as people are using reputable outfitters and the hunt is to the greater good of the people and animal population, then I see no problem with it. The system now is far greater than the 'wild west' safari hunts that did or nearly decimated several species in the past.
Unless you're shooting lions and giraffes
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:29 am to Lakeboy7
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A true hunt? I’m sure ol boy was carrying a 300 win mag.
If he was, that would be why he's dead. Please study more
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:29 am to The Scofflaw
His matador game is/was weak...
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:30 am to RedFoxx
Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe?
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:31 am to AwesomeSauce
I know, but there's also canned hunts for those species available from less moral companies.
If someone wants to go on a tranq hunt for one of those where they are tagging or providing healthcare, then I see no issue with that either.
If someone wants to go on a tranq hunt for one of those where they are tagging or providing healthcare, then I see no issue with that either.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:32 am to Oates Mustache
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This was specifically called sports hunting. If it was for meat, I'd feel differently.
Was it an arsehole buffalo? Sometimes, they kill off these hyper territorial alpha animals because they keep killing the rest of the herd.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:32 am to Lakeboy7
quote:You can hunt with a firearm, especially large game. It's also ok to take a vehicle to work, enjoy indoor plumbing, etc. We advanced, it's ok to use the tools of today.
Lakeboy7
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:33 am to Oates Mustache
With that mindset then don’t expect conservatives to feel bad for liberals when a future doctor or lawyer offs them…
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:33 am to The Scofflaw
Wouldn't be much of a thrill if there weren't a very real risk of deadly harm, would there?
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:34 am to The Scofflaw
Buffalo, especially lone male buffalo, are some of the most dangerous animals in Africa. All of the trackers and guides I've been on safari with were highly wary of buffalo. They are apparently known to lurk behind objects like trees and bushes, wait for humans to pass, and then stampede and gore. They are also bilious, vicious characters who will continue to attack until you are dead. Several of my guides have told tales both harrowing and humorous about dashing up trees to escape rampaging mbogo (the Swahili word for buffalo).
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:35 am to The Scofflaw
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Without warning, the buffalo – considered Africa‘s most dangerous animal – burst from cover at 35mph and fatally struck Watkins, killing him almost instantly.
Without warning? So are buffalo giving heads up these days before protecting themselves? “Hey Mr Hunter-man, I’m gonna get up and start running right for ya. Be sure to get your gun loaded and in firing position!”
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:35 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
quote:They exist, but people with no knowledge of the benefits these hunts provide lump all of the companies together. I despise poachers and the less moral companies and wish those could be stopped. I have no issue with the ones providing conservation in ways that provide needed support to the communities.
less moral companies
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