Just remember, it's the birds that's supposed to suffer, not the hunter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In hunting, the focus should be on the intended outcome rather than the suffering of the animal.
- In plain terms
- Remember that the birds are meant to suffer in hunting, not the hunter.
- What can you take from it?
- Hunting accepts the animal's fate as part of the practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the purpose of hunting?
- How do we balance tradition and ethics?
Another view
This view may conflict with modern animal welfare ethics.
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