The author quoted a philosopher in his article. Here's a quote on the subject from another philosopher:
"We hunt not to kill, but we kill in order to have hunted." Ortega y Gasset.
I can enjoy a day in the field if the dog has handled the birds well, but for whatever reason I haven't had any shots. But I would much rather put a bird on the ground for the dog as a reward for his good work. I'm strictly an upland hunter, and I'm out there for the teamwork between me and the dog . . . or to watch the teamwork between a hunting partner and his dog.
I'm 75 and can't visualize reaching the point when I won't want to pull the trigger. I'm old enough to recognize that I have far fewer hunting days ahead of me than behind me. And it's my intention to make every effort I can to enjoy them, as a hunter, for as long as I can.
Last edited by L. Brown; 12/04/20 09:17 AM.
