Personal Narrative: Duck Hunting

While many argue that hunting is unnecessarily cruel and obsolete in the modern world, others contend that it allows individuals to connect with their roots, and that the sport provides crucial

Hunting is something we've done since we've been on this planet. We used to do it out of necessity, but in the modern world we do it for many other reasons. As technology has increased, we have developed different methods of hunting. These methods have carried over to today, but two have prevailed: bowhunting and rifle hunting. These methods are both hunting--obviously--but they're different in almost every other sense. Bowhunting and rifle hunting are different based on the weapon used, the way you hunt, and your connection with the animal and the land around it; however, the same in the way the respective methods bring people together.

Hunting is an extremely controversial topic in the U.S. Since the beginning of history, man has hunted animals for food to live and to utilize other parts for clothing and other essential reasons. There are many people who are strongly opposed to hunting and think that it should be banned. There are also many people that support hunting and think that it is an acceptable thing to do. One such writer, Rick Bass, describes a similar emotion in his essay, “Why I hunt”. In the essay, he emphasizes his deep love for hunting and claims that it is an enjoyable activity. He employs such details to his story describing his surrounding beautifully that towards the end of the article, his attempts to appeal to reader’s imagination strengthen his

Introduction: Duck hunting, stereotypes aside, is a civilized and principled sport. From the 18 March – 12 June is this year’s annual duck hunting season. It is not just every man for himself, in fact there are a lot of rules that need to be taken in place during duck hunting. Here are some behind the scenes of this recognised form of entertainment.

I have been raised in a family whose main hobbies are hunting and fishing, and now they are my most passionate activities. I learned the thrill of hunting at a young age. I am constantly at the deer lease throughout the year, hunting season or not. I have built up interests in more hunting techniques for different animals throughout the years. Every year, I participate in multiple seasons that include dove season, duck season, deer season - bow and rifle season - and more. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to participate in multiple hunting trips across Texas and

Although I have heard from so many people, that a dog is a man 's best friend, I always wondered what completes their strong relationship. Similarities, loyalty, or possibly companionship? There is a reason why we call dogs a man 's best friend. We can learn so many things from a dog 's behavior, attitude, personality, and willingness to provide love and loyalty. When we come home from a long day at work, dog 's do not judge us. No matter how grumpy and tired we are, our dog is happy to see us. It will always greet us with a positive and enthusiastic mind. Appreciating what is happening at the moment, is something that we can learn from our pets. They do not think about what is going to happen tomorrow. They live in the present moment. "As we age, so many people lose the capacity to play, to have fun and enjoy the moment." (Herzog 97) The relationships between humans and dogs grow from attitude, personality and behavior. Dogs can

One of the many hobbies that I enjoy is hunting. I have been hunting since I was nine. I was brought up around hunting every since I can remember. I loved going out with my dad when I was little because I would always get a rush being outdoors listening to the roar of a turkey gobbling in the distance as it was coming into the call. Or, when you wake up before the sun comes up on a cold November morning and head to the tree stand for deer season. Out of all the seasons out there my favorite is deer season. Just seeing those big majestic animals that God created is a blessing to me. I don’t have to harvest a deer every time I go out. Most of the time I just watch the deer come in because I enjoy videoing them. One of the best feelings I get out of hunting is when you know that you made a perfect shot on a big buck and you just can’t wait to get your hands on his

One glorious morning my grandpa and I got up bright and early. We got ready and headed into the woods to prepare for our deer hunt. We walked through the brush as quiet as possible so that we would not spook any animals in the area. On our way to the hunting spot, we stopped in a couple areas to take in how beautiful the view was. Once we took the view in we kept moving toward our hunting spot. Finally, we reach our hunting blind and we get all set up for the hunt. My grandpa and I sat in the blind and talked quietly about how we hoped a deer would come by soon so that we didn’t have to hunt all day. About twenty-five minutes into the hunt I hear a faint noise come from behind me. My eyes lit up with excitement hoping that when I turned around

Leaves have all transformed to different colors, pumpkins are being hunted down, and the smell of Fall is brewing. October is here. It is not the costumes, carvings, or delicious caramel corn that gets me all hyped up, it is the opening day of duck season. Duck hunting is one of my most cherished times to spend with my dad, grandpa, and younger sister. I started tagging along with my dad at about three years old. At that age, rather than handling a gun, I handle some crayons and a coloring book in the back of the blind. Five years later I was able to start shooting on my own and still continue to.

Duck hunting and its problems have greatly evolved from 50 years ago until today. The challenges

According to Statisticbrain, The total number of people over the age of 16 that hunt annually is over 12.6 million. Families used to hunt to feed themselves, and even younger children were taught to hunt to help contribute to their family’s survival. Over the years it has changed but the tradition of hunting together is still passed down from one generation to another. While hunting for meat is no longer a necessity, wild game is still much better for you and healthier than meat bought in a grocery store. Hunting also requires a person to take a class in Hunter Safety before they can legally hunt, where firearm safety and shooting skills are taught. Hunting as a family is a bonding experience where time is spent outside together instead of indoors sitting down watching television or playing video games. There is a saying that goes “Take your kids hunting and you won’t have to hunt for your kids” - kids who are involved with their families more and spend time doing things they enjoy together are much less likely to get in trouble. People who grow up learning how to handle guns safely and respect firearms are much less likely to use one irresponsibly.

However, they are not aware of the mental impact hunting has on a person. Many sportsmen believe that there is more to hunting than just getting the kill. For instance, many believe that hunting is therapeutic and a way to connect with family, friends, and nature. When hunting, the only thing rushing you is the time that the sun goes down and you cannot hunt anymore. Some people hunt by themselves, but the majority tend to take someone whether it be their child, grandchild, significant other, or maybe just a friend. Most sportsmen learned to hunt from their family. It’s important to connect with the ones that we care about and hunting is a good way to do so. Hunting is also capable of affecting the sportsmen’s mental health. Michigan State University (2012) reports that there was a study done in 2011 that proved people who interacted with outdoor activities were less likely to experience depression, tension, or anger compared to people who were more likely to do indoor activities. By spending time outside preparing for hunting and hunting, the sportsmen are improving their mental health. Mental health is something many people do not always take the time to take care of. However, by getting away from the everyday rush of life, spending time with loved ones, and getting outside, hunters are improving their mental health, while doing something they

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Many people have misconceptions about hunting. One such misconception is that hunting is easy and any person can go sit in the woods and wait for an animal to cross the hunter’s path. However, people who believe this are sorely mistaken. Hunting is not just sitting in the woods with a rifle; there are many other aspects that must be considered. An individual must have all preparations complete, purchase or gather the equipment needed, and know what to listen for while in the woods.

We saw a couple bunnies and tried shooting them, but they were too fast and we were in a grove of trees so they had many places to hide. Devon and I went to his pasture to find more things to shoot at but didn’t find anything, so we went to the field next to his house and saw a bunny. I’m the one that took the first shot and hit it, but I didn’t kill it. Therefore, we had to go look for it because I don’t like hurting animals and making them suffer by dying slowly. I believe that is the worst part about hunting any kind of animal. That’s why I like duck and pheasant hunting better than hunting any other animal. The ducks and pheasant usually die right away and there’s no