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is hunting a sport?
12-11-2006, 08:08 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Flushing Michigan
Posts: 2,355
RE: is hunting a sport?
I don't know if it's a sport or not.
However, I will say that I tendget annoyed when people are overly competitive about hunting. The obsession with "winning the competition" by having the biggest rack at the expense of things like ethics and fair chase bugs me (ie Jimmy Houston, high fences, etc.).
AndwhenWHA tried to make hunting into a competitive spectator sport like NASCAR I was really ticked off.
It bothers me when guys on TV shoot a nice buck and the first word out of their mouth is "What does he score?".
Sport implies competition. But I think we should remember that the competition is between the hunter and the animal. When we start competing with each other is when the less pleasant aspects of our sport and our personalities surface.
However, I will say that I tendget annoyed when people are overly competitive about hunting. The obsession with "winning the competition" by having the biggest rack at the expense of things like ethics and fair chase bugs me (ie Jimmy Houston, high fences, etc.).
AndwhenWHA tried to make hunting into a competitive spectator sport like NASCAR I was really ticked off.
It bothers me when guys on TV shoot a nice buck and the first word out of their mouth is "What does he score?".
Sport implies competition. But I think we should remember that the competition is between the hunter and the animal. When we start competing with each other is when the less pleasant aspects of our sport and our personalities surface.
12-11-2006, 08:08 PM
#23
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: is hunting a sport?
Nope, it's not a sport. It's a life style. A passion. Even the clutzy can enjoy it if they only have success once in a while. You don't have to win the super bowl of hunting or even get in the playoffs to be successful. You don't keep score. It's not a sport.
12-11-2006, 08:29 PM
#24
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 454
RE: is hunting a sport?
Everybody has made some great posts! All make great points!
I consider it a sport with the admiration of a hobby or passion!
Hunting takes work....skillful shooting, (in my case) lots of conditioning, strength, smarts (patterning, positioning, etc.).....but at the same time with all that work, sitting in the woods is a place to get away and enjoy the great outdoors passionately!
Oh, and another point, hunting shows are shown on Sportscenter!!!
I have had so many people tell me hunting isn't a sport and they don't even hunt, but those who don't think it's a sport and they do hunt, that's their hobby and something they love to do and that should be realized. So from one hunter to another, I think it is even though it might not be a sport for you, but a passion. Either way hunting is one of the greatest pastimes for all!
Good luck to all! Oh yea....and to me,bassfishing is a sport too!!!
You'll see me on Sportscenter in the Classic someday! Remeber C.R. "Fishin'" Chipps!
I consider it a sport with the admiration of a hobby or passion!
Hunting takes work....skillful shooting, (in my case) lots of conditioning, strength, smarts (patterning, positioning, etc.).....but at the same time with all that work, sitting in the woods is a place to get away and enjoy the great outdoors passionately!
Oh, and another point, hunting shows are shown on Sportscenter!!!
I have had so many people tell me hunting isn't a sport and they don't even hunt, but those who don't think it's a sport and they do hunt, that's their hobby and something they love to do and that should be realized. So from one hunter to another, I think it is even though it might not be a sport for you, but a passion. Either way hunting is one of the greatest pastimes for all!
Good luck to all! Oh yea....and to me,bassfishing is a sport too!!!
You'll see me on Sportscenter in the Classic someday! Remeber C.R. "Fishin'" Chipps!
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12-11-2006, 09:59 PM
#26
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: is hunting a sport?
Hunting takes work....skillful shooting, (in my case) lots of conditioning, strength, smarts (patterning, positioning, etc.).....
12-11-2006, 10:48 PM
#27
Site Bouncer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Illinois
Posts: 4,099
RE: is hunting a sport?
No it's no way near a sport. That question is a slap in the face for all who have played sports.I have played manysports when I was younger. I have been blessed to have played at the highest level (NFL)in sports and I can say with out a doubt that hunting is NOT A SPORT......past time? Yes........ Hobby? Yes.....Life style? Sure.........Sport? NO!
12-12-2006, 01:04 AM
#29
Site Bouncer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Illinois
Posts: 4,099
RE: is hunting a sport?
I am shocked th see the results so far....70% feel hunting is a sport.
I guess it's all in how you look at it. I can see how some would consider it a sport, I guess because the word "sport" encompasses a whole range of activities. My dictionary defines"sport" with a half page of different definitions and activities. So if you were to look at it that way then yes hunting by definition is a sport.
That being said, it's hard for me to include it in the same category as any of the physically demanding sports ie: football, baseball, basketball, boxing, lifting, tennis, soccer, volleyball,rugby, hockey, wrestling, track & field, etc...
I guess there is room in the term "sport" for all of these activities including hunting, fishing, golf, billiards, curling, bowling, shooting, tiddlywinks............but I still think it's a crock to include them.
I guess it's all in how you look at it. I can see how some would consider it a sport, I guess because the word "sport" encompasses a whole range of activities. My dictionary defines"sport" with a half page of different definitions and activities. So if you were to look at it that way then yes hunting by definition is a sport.
That being said, it's hard for me to include it in the same category as any of the physically demanding sports ie: football, baseball, basketball, boxing, lifting, tennis, soccer, volleyball,rugby, hockey, wrestling, track & field, etc...
I guess there is room in the term "sport" for all of these activities including hunting, fishing, golf, billiards, curling, bowling, shooting, tiddlywinks............but I still think it's a crock to include them.
12-12-2006, 04:25 AM
#30
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 21,043
RE: is hunting a sport?
Nope, it's not a sport. It's a life style. A passion. Even the clutzy can enjoy it if they only have success once in a while. You don't have to win the super bowl of hunting or even get in the playoffs to be successful. You don't keep score. It's not a sport.