Watch This Beauty !!!

[KevinD]

Hmm, where do I start.

First, I believe the op Pic is a fake. Never heard of a Wolf that size. Either that or the dude is a midget.

Previously, the biggest wolf on record was 175 lb Alaskan wolf reported in 1944.

This looks to be quite a bit larger. I somehow doubt it. Reminds me of the "Alberta record Wolf"



Now, on to the issue of hunting. (oh boy)
Yes, there are some who derive pleasure from killing animals, no doubt.
The vast majority of people I know that actually hunt, do so for the enjoyment of the entire hunt, not just the kill. I don't personally hunt anymore (and haven't really since I was 20 or so) but not because it's unethical. Mostly it's because basically, I'm lazy.

I don't believe in "Animal Rights" as such. That said, animals DO deserve our respect, and I will defer to a good explanation of "Rights"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rights

I also don't believe in hunting to extinction, but do believe that there are some animals (let's use Deer for an example) that have been so heavily regulated and farmed, that if all hunting of them were to stop, they would quickly overpopulate.

Now, I'm not making fun of anyone else's beliefs. If you don't want to hunt or eat meat, fine, more for me. Just don't sit there and tell me that if I do decide to hunt for food, that I am mentally flawed.

Oh, and Wolves in danger of extinction?
Nope. Please read the last sentence in 1st paragraph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_wolf

[redred]

i fail to see the beauty in this

i have no problem with hunting for food ,but trophy hunting well small penis syndrome come to mind imo

[Acid Trip]

Oh, and Wolves in danger of extinction?
Nope. Please read the last sentence in 1st paragraph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_wolf

Joey doesn't waste time with facts.

First, I have heard this 'if you eat meat you cannot criticize hunting' argument and it is bogus. Hunting is taking pleasure from killing, which is fundamentally flawed. I oppose the cruelty of it.

One of the dumbest things I've ever heard.

[Iffy]

So.....Team Edward?

[KevinD]

Eh?

[JoeyB]

Oh, and Wolves in danger of extinction?
Nope. Please read the last sentence in 1st paragraph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_wolf

Joey doesn't waste time with facts.



One of the dumbest things I've ever heard.

Acid never pays attention to what I say. I stated:

"As for the wolves...here in America they are routinely killed down to the point where individual packs are wiped out, or left with insufficient numbers to continue. It's profoundly stupid and invariably done to aid ranchers."

This is a fact. For Kevin's sake only as I consider him a friend, and not for Acid as I do not provide information for him anymore...but I never said they were on the verge of extinction. I clearly stated that INDIVIDUAL PACKS are. Which is a fact. Packs cover large territories and often represent the only wolves in a particular region. Our current policies often encourage hunting these packs...AS I CLEARLY STATED...to a point where they are wiped out, or left with insufficient numbers to continue. Once that happens, it leaves a region barren from wolves, and tends to create an imbalance in the ecosystem. Often, wolves need to be relocated to that area to restart a pack or simply create a new one altogether, but this is an extraordinarily difficult situation.

I never lie. I speak only facts. Acid and FBD regulatory accuse me of lying or making things up because I won't play by their rules and I speak of things they find uncomfortable. I bring up realities they cannot easily deal with in their insular little worlds. Seriously guys, stop accusing me of lying and making things up, it's a pathetic ploy and speaks volumes about your character.

[KevinD]

I certainly wasn't trying to call you a liar Joey. I did in fact miss the "Pack" part of your post #11, and assumed (yes, I know) that you meant wolves as a whole. I slos don't deny that there may be breeds of wolves that may be close to extinction.
At one time in my life, I revered wolves, and learned all I could about them. I still like them, though am not current on them.
Most of my post #16 is pure opinion. This thread tended towards our various feeling on hunting, so I replied in kind.
I could be wrong on facts sometimes, and it doesn't bother me when some one is capable of correcting me.
I too consider Joey to be a friend, and though we don't agree on many things, I have always enjoyed yakking and debating with him.

[JoeyB]

I certainly wasn't trying to call you a liar Joey. I did in fact miss the "Pack" part of your post #11, and assumed (yes, I know) that you meant wolves as a whole. I slos don't deny that there may be breeds of wolves that may be close to extinction.
At one time in my life, I revered wolves, and learned all I could about them. I still like them, though am not current on them.
Most of my post #16 is pure opinion. This thread tended towards our various feeling on hunting, so I replied in kind.
I could be wrong on facts sometimes, and it doesn't bother me when some one is capable of correcting me.
I too consider Joey to be a friend, and though we don't agree on many things, I have always enjoyed yakking and debating with him.

I'm sorry for the continued confusion dude...I never felt you called me a liar and my message was vague in that regards and I should have worded it more clearly. Acid however has often insinuated I lie or make facts up...and those comments were solely aimed at him.

For the public record: Kevin has NEVER called me a liar, I like Kevin, and bear absolutely NO ill will towards him.

[KevinD]

Chuckles...I didn't think that you meant I called you a liar. hahah, just put it out so other would be clear.

[RBP]

He's hugging the wolf. *pet pet*

He loves the wolf.

[KevinD]

I will pet him,
and love him,
and pet him....

[RBP]

I will pet him,
and love him,
and pet him....

Steinbeck ftw

[JoeyB]

Chuckles...I didn't think that you meant I called you a liar. hahah, just put it out so other would be clear.

Oh well, in that case, I hate you.

[KevinD]

Rugby???!!! WTF man? hahahah
hates ya right back homes. lol

[JoeyB]

Rugby???!!! WTF man? hahahah
hates ya right back homes. lol

I keep telling people but nobody listens...that rugby icon is profoundly vaginal.