Quote Originally Posted by Witis View Post
Although I found it difficult to believe that a large number of deer were killed by arrow instead of easier methods, I think it was very clear that I wanted to know just what your ethical view was in relation to the killing of deer for human consumption.
And I'm not interested in talking about that, so I won't.

I didn't ask you to speculate about the motivation of the bow hunter, I asked you if "it is acceptable to kill a deer as long as there is more skill involved e.g bow and arrow, blowpipes, or spear?"
Ok, what does the more skill have to do with it? Did I suggest it was acceptable or not acceptable regardless of the skill?
I think it was clearly an ethical rather than legal question although I don't believe anyone would have minded if you contrasted your views with the state's legal position.
Guess again.


I don't recall having ever asked you to speculate about why anybody else chooses to kill deer.
No, I don't think you did, but since I don't hunt, you can't very well ask me why I choose to kill a deer, because I obviously don't make that choice.

I didn't read anything that stopped blowpipes (with or without curare) being used even by children to kill deer in most U.S states.
I can't speak for most states, but I can quote from page 88 of the 2013 Big Game Regulations for the state of Idaho: "In any hunt, including any-weapon seasons, it is unlawful to pursue or kill big game animals:
By any means other than approved firearms, muzzleloaders and archery methods."

Deer are classified as big game, and blowguns are not classified as firearms, so hunting deer with a blowgun is not legal in the state of Idaho.

There is similarly restrictive language concerning short range weapon hunts. Blowguns are completely excluded.




I read it is legal to hunt deer and pig is some U.S states e.g Alabama.
Pigs are a destructive, invasive species. As far as I'm concerned, you should be allowed to hunt them by any safe means (no landmines). The pigs in question are feral, smart, dangerous, and do lots of damage to the areas they inhabit. Unfortunately, I have heard that they taste pretty bad, too.

Ah, no need to look that far, ye olde blowpipe should do the trick in most U.S states.
Frankly, I seriously doubt it is legal in ANY state, but if it is legal anywhere, I'd be looking in the southeast or Texas. They have some strange laws down there.