2013-07-07 11.31.31

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 8, 2013 at 1:33pm

Ray,
I find it slovenly myself. I respect the shot, mind you - it isn't an easy one to make.
And if catfish were not included in the game, I wouldn't be so exasperated.
But all that aside, I know many guys that do bowfish. Not an ounce of respect for the quarry among them; none.

That is probably what gets under my skin more than anything. Tonys right - its legal.
Still don't make it right

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 8, 2013 at 1:28pm

I'll have to agree that lobbying for change is a great idea. I've always thought catfish should be considered game fish.
On further reflection this could just have easily been an escapee, as opposed to a shoot and dump situation. SO, I got a little high flustered there for minute....

It's my nature. What can I say!?

Comment by Ray Ditzenberger on July 8, 2013 at 1:26pm

I personally think that bowhunting for gar, carp, catfish and drum should be outlawed. It is a total waste IMO

Comment by Tony Livingston on July 8, 2013 at 1:23pm

I understand the sentiment....but if it's truly legal to shoot cats in this manner, then there's not much to say other than lobbying the powers that be for a change.

I am surprised that Blue cats are not considered gamefish, however. I don't bowfish, but I've settled the crosshairs on many a groundhog in my younger days.....sort of the terrestrial equivalent.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 8, 2013 at 1:01pm

Asian redneck... I love it.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on July 8, 2013 at 12:42pm

Redneck only? It gives anglers a bad name. I gives hunters a bad name. I may not be white, but I can definitely identify myself as an Asian redneck.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 8, 2013 at 12:32pm

I totally agree, Leo. There are carp, but the bow hunting regs specify non--game fish. Any non-game fish... and catfish are categorized that way.

It is just for the chance to shoot at a live target - killing, that's all.
I'm gonna go ahead and say it, and take my chances with angering someone:

This kind of activity gives the rest of us rednecks a bad name.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on July 8, 2013 at 11:37am

No respect for the food source. They should be hunting to insidious silver carps instead. Use those carps as fertilizers. Cats are meant to be consumed with lots of beer enjoyments.

Comment by mike martinez on July 8, 2013 at 8:30am

It's rough........:(

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 7, 2013 at 6:39pm

That's the unsporting part, Bob.
The goal is to shoot them. It is not an easy shot, due to refraction.
They go out in boats at night with boom lights over the water, catching
the fish feeding in the shallows. ONCE the fish is shot, no one cares further.
They are supposed to use barbed arrows to prevent escapes... maybe they do
maybe they don't.
Its not harvesting, it is slaughter.

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