NY News Channel warns public its hunting (deer) season

[mike rossi]

Don't know what to think of this but find it disingenuous. Seems to be an anti hunting publicity stunt ?

 

http://youtu.be/DroWulEOGyY

[BUCKANDAQUARTER]

wow, what a waste of a news segment. basically they are saying just drug your dog and lock it inside for the rest of gun season.

[growalot]

Sorry I found nothing wrong with that.....some dogs get so crazed during thunderstorms and hearing gun fire...loud noises...they go absolutely crazy.......our shepherd won't leave the porch to potty unless I take her during gun season...thunder leaves her shaking under the bed....I've seen dogs much worse...

Edited November 24, 2013 by growalot

[mike rossi]

Sorry I found nothing wrong with that.....some dogs get so crazed during thunderstorms and hearing gun fire...loud noises...they go absolutely crazy.......our shepherd won't leave the porch to potty unless I take her during gun season...thunder leaves her shaking under the bed....I've seen dogs much worse...

I am undecided, but I am decided it wasn't very professional . Also, why don't they tell people that if they decide to walk their dogs on WMAs they might encounter gunshots which could frighten their dogs, even causing them to run off into the countryside? If you hunt with dogs on some wmas you are likely to encounter  non hunting dog people who think its wonderful idea to walk up to you with their dog to greet you and your dog. What if a hunter takes a shot at that time, how will their dog react? Not to mention bothering the other dog at work or worse a dog fight. If you are going to cover an issue, be thorough. This seems to be an agenda not a public service message...

[crappyice]

That may keep some people out of the woods with their pets...I'm ok with that! You are right mike, there is a whole lot more to this story that could be helpful

[bluecoupe]

Honestly, with the current trend of people letting their animals do whatever they want, taking them everywhere they go (sometimes even into the bathroom I think) and couple that with the number of idiots who shoot at anything without knowing 100% what it is, I didn't find it bad at all.

 

[growalot]

I'll tell you what...

 you slowly read out loud what you just wrote... then think hard on why your suggestion might not be the best

 They took some real concerns and pointed them out with short and reasonable solutions .....

[UnderDog]

I didn't find it bad. some people have no idea that it's hunting season. Although  it is an issue having your pets chasing deer at ANY time throughout the year not just during gun season. On a piece of private land that i hunt i had 2  5yo bucks and 1 4yo buck on my trail cams every day, until i started getting multiple pics of a pit mix and small shepard mix.  Deer were gone... 

[ants]

I think they were just trying to help people keep their pets safe during hunting season. Its more of a safety thing IMHO, just like  a report that would warn hunters to wear orange.

[jjb4900]

no different than when they use the Holiday season to warn people of the dangers of drinking and driving.............

[bluecoupe]

I'll tell you what...

 you slowly read out loud what you just wrote... then think hard on why your suggestion might not be the best

 They took some real concerns and pointed them out with short and reasonable solutions .....

 

Not sure who you're talking to but if it's me, I don't understand your point. There are idiots everywhere.

 

Idiots take their pets everywhere they go, idiots in the woods shoot at things they haven't clearly identified. Both sets of idiots need to be warned.  The educated and intelligent members of the species already are aware of it and take the appropriate cautions and act responsibly. 

[BUCKANDAQUARTER]

I was being sarcastic with my comment btw.

[New York Hillbilly]

Makes good sense to me, as a land owner, dog owner and deer hunter, to give a friendly reminder to the public. 

 

I have a neighbor whose dogs were awful deer runners but home on the porch every day when he got home from work.  I finally showed him deer cam pictures of deer going by with his dogs close behind. Finally he got it through his head it was true. As bad as their deer running bothered me, not once did I seriously consider shooting them. My fear was though, someone else might and he would think it was me. I never blame the dogs for doing what comes natural to them. I do however blame people for doing stupid things like letting their dogs run wild, at any time deer season or not. I also think people who go around shooting peoples dogs any time they cross them in the woods are off their rockers. I wouldn't even consider running my beagles on rabbits this time of year even though rabbit season is open, because of the potential for one of them to get shot.

 

If you yourself or your personal property, livestock, family, etc. are threatened by loose dogs then do what ever you need to do.  Otherwise, to shoot somebody's pet because they might be "running deer" is just a lame excuse to kill something.

Edited November 24, 2013 by New York Hillbilly

[growalot]

It was addressed to Mike...op

You guys just hit the send button before me...lol

Edited November 24, 2013 by growalot