How do you celebrate a successful hunt?

[ZMT588]

I celebrate by snapping the radish when I get home

 

[BirdManMike]

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[JLS]

Do you need to be “right?”

Yes.

 

[OntarioHunter]

Ontario, put down the shovel and gavel. Look at people’s responses. I believe your feelings about smoking are valid. How did you misconstrue sharing a cigar once a year for chronic smoking? This discussion isn’t about winning and losing. Do you need to be “right?” I hate McD’s and believe it’s every bit as bad as smoking, but did I pass judgment on the reply? To each their own...

This started out as me saying I don't party with booze after hunting because it screws up my sleep pattern. I don't smoke cigars either because it's stinky, dirty, and stupid. Somehow that becomes me calling people at the bar who smoke stupid. Not what I said. Not at all. It would be stupid of me to give a small fortune to a tobacco company so it can make me sick. So I don't. I was talking about me and my choices. And then Europe came right out of left field with the PETA-ish suggestion. I mean really, just because I get a bit awed by the animal I have downed instead of tipping the bottle and joining the village whoop-up, I should stop hunting? Huh?

 

[kwyeewyk]

I usually just drop a big duece in a trash bag and toss it on the fire, only smoke I can handle. Sorry had to poke at that one.
I get excited, inreach or call my wife and fellow hunters, keep a couple shot bottles of Jack or similar stashed in the pack.

 

[MTLabrador]

And then Europe came right out of left field with the PETA-ish suggestion.

Yeah, @Europe is basically PETA... She’s been trying to infiltrate us this whole time.

 

[The Hedgehog]

This started out as me saying I don't party with booze after hunting because it screws up my sleep pattern. And I often wake up in the arms of strange men. I enjoy hunting bears but not THOSE bears. I don't smoke cigars either because it's stinky, dirty, and stupid. Somehow that becomes me calling people at the bar who smoke stupid. Not what I said. Not at all. It would be stupid of me to give a small fortune to a tobacco company so it can make me sick. So I don't. I was talking about me and my choices. And then Europe came right out of left field with the PETA-ish suggestion. I mean really, just because I get a bit awed by the animal I have downed instead of tipping the bottle and joining the village whoop-up, I should stop hunting? Huh?

Nobody cares.

 

[ZMT588]

HT has been pretty entertaining the last few days.

 

[BigHornRam]

I celebrate by snapping the radish when I get home

Watch it. That could cause hair to grow on the palm of your hand.

 

[TOGIE]

I don't smoke cigars either because it's stinky, dirty, and stupid. Somehow that becomes me calling people at the bar who smoke stupid.

 

[geetar]

Yeah, @Europe is basically PETA... She’s been trying to infiltrate us this whole time.

Miss Green Decoy. Who would have thought it

 

[WestKyHunt]

Growing up, shooting a whitetail was all business to my dad and uncle.
After the shot the only concern was recovery and field dressing.

Over the years as I hunt more by myself or with close friends, I've celebrated and shown my excitement more. When accompanied I get more excited about their shots and kills than my own.
When a buddy makes a hard shot on a bird and drops it dead I tend to be more excited than them! Expect high fives and smiles

 

[MTLabrador]

I’m so serious about not celebrating that I’ll zap my dog with an e collar if he smiles while retrieving a bird.

 

[geetar]

I’m so serious about not celebrating that I’ll zap my dog with an e collar if he smiles while retrieving a bird.

Gotta show reverence.

 

[Otto Matic]

I’m so serious about not celebrating that I’ll zap my dog with an e collar if he smiles while retrieving a bird.

Sadist! !

 

[MTLabrador]

Sadist! !

I didn’t think I had to add the sarcasm disclaimer...

 

[Dakotakid]

But does he get a cigar?

 

[Otto Matic]

I didn’t think I had to add the sarcasm disclaimer...

You didn't. But hey, I got your back, mi amigo!

 

[Werty]

 

[Piseco]

After loading it in the truck , I drive straight to my Dads house to show him. I’ve been doing this since I was 15. I’m 53 now and he’s 86 and I hope to continue the tradition for a few more years at least.