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In reply to the discussion: I am a rural non-gun owner [View all]DeschutesRiver
(2,354 posts)95. It would, but that is how nature works.
I've seen many other things out here that I'd never expected to see first hand, even though I grew up in the countryside (people a lot closer than where I am now). That was one of the most unreal experiences, though, esp. to be that close to its unfolding. Sure, I've always known they were out there hunting when they vocalize, but there it was, pretty much start to finish right in front of our astonished eyes (the rest of them came around a bit later for their share, which was also very cool to watch).
Out here, you just never know what you'll see each day, but it will be memorable in some way, for sure. It may sound odd, but I believe I am privileged to see such things work like intended.
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Me too. I'm sure the neighbors love some dude popping off at all hours.
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2012
#51
but you didn't grow up there, i think. i think you said you're a transplant from suburban ct.
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#66
i didn't say anything about old-timers with guns being hell-bent on killing things. i said that
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#73
There are people, usually transplants, who move to the country and then decide
Jamastiene
Dec 2012
#22
and there are people, usually transplants, who move to the country & then decide that the
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#67
Ever seen a cat that's been mauled by a coyote or dog pack? Know any families that RELY on deer meat
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#111
Lol, you don't need to shoot every coyote, raccoon, opossum and fox you see!
Jamastiene
Dec 2012
#17
Your approach of killing all wildlife is so enlightened. Whatever justifies owning
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#88
A long time member who somehow takes the conservative side of virtually every issue in discussions
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#103
The poster didn't say they shot every animal they see. You are projecting here.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#112
I don't know where my keys are. We had a murderer running around in my "back yard" not too long ago.
Gregorian
Dec 2012
#11
where i live first thing animal control asks you when you have a rabid animal is if you have a gun
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#35
lol i cant believe you think you handled the rabid animal in any way humane
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#68
Thank you for sharing that information. I also leave in a rural area and never owned a gun
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#31
When I was six years old, my mom used to give me money for bread and milk, and let me walk alone...
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#32
Curious - what do you consider rural? How many acres do you live on; how close are neighbors? nt
DeschutesRiver
Dec 2012
#34
I thought about those distinctions, but just that alone doesn't really address density
DeschutesRiver
Dec 2012
#40
i remember some poster talking about his rural apartment block and was wondering if thats really
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#46
I've never lived where you couldn't hear the coyotes; this is probably the first place where
DeschutesRiver
Dec 2012
#91
The violent crime rate in my state of New Hampshire is vanishingly small.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#53
Which doesn't make the occasional need any less real or more predictable. n/t
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#82
Got it, so you need semi auto guns in rural areas because the crime rate is so low.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#86
Rural, no guns, but I definitely lock up the house when I leave and at night.
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#59
Sadly, that isn't our dog, just an example. We would like to have a pair of them though.
beevul
Dec 2012
#104
I was getting ready to change the name of this place to NRA Underground in my bookmarks.
aandegoons
Dec 2012
#77
It happens but not annoying the neighbors is just a good way to go through life
Resonance_Chamber
Dec 2012
#94
So you actually think you should be armed in case of a war with your neighbors.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#96