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Originally posted by tobster1911
It is a lot of things to me, none of which is a power trip. Now there are plenty of the sport hunters out there and I can not stand those guys.
Here is a few reasons why I hunt.
It is MUCH better meat. It may be a personal taste thing but I find wild game much better than store meat.
Try to buy ~100lbs of meat for $32 + gun and gear. Not going to happen. Most people have the gun and camping gear so it ends up being very cost effective. My biggest cost is gas to and from.
Spending time with family. It is something I always do with my Dad and brother.
Makes it more personal. You have a little more respect for your food if you have to kill, clean, cook it yourself. I don't know why a person would want to eat meat if they are so squeamish that they must distance themselves from the act of producing it. Killing for food is a part of life and people should "Man up" and experience it. It might change your life, you would find that it is not about a blood-thirsty frenzy. 
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Thanks, I can respect this approach. Still, not something I’d want to do, but that’s OK. Of course, there are ways to spend time with your family besides killing things.
I guess not all hunters get some sort sick pleasure from the kill, although I’m sure some do. I see that you can’t stand those guys. It’s not about a blood-thirsty frenzy to you, but it is to some.