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TreeStandBowHunter

01-24-2005, 09:08 PM

I am sure this been here before but I was reading an article in a book I have and got reminded about it again.

Sunday Hunting? Well folks, that is probably as hot as a topic as inter-racial relationships. I see this in 2 views actually.

I don't like the thought of Sunday hunting for the fact that so many families like to walk the forests or state game lands, etc. A lot of them look forward to it because they know that hunters will not be out there and I support that.
On the other hand, in todays world, so many outdoorsman are stuck working on Saturdays that the only day they have off are on Sundays. Put yourself in their shoes...you love to deer hunt and you look forward to putting that deer in your freezer every year to cut costs on your grocery bill but the last few years been rough and your stuck working Saturdays and the only day you can hunt is on Sunday but you can't because of the law.(WHOOOO, that was a long sentence http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

Now one thing I do not agree with is alot of Christian folks oppose it for the simple fact that Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest. Yeah right. I bet they work around their yard and house on Sundays though. When I hear that excuse to oppose Sunday hunting, it makes me mad. If they can work on their shed or new garage or whatever the case may be, then why can't that hunter go out and hunt. Heck, he is probably doing less work than Christian that stays home. BTW, I added that in there because I know someone is bound to bring that up in here. Let me hear your thoghts on this http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

fisherguy

01-24-2005, 09:27 PM

I love sunday hunting. Hunters have just as much right as anyone else to be in the woods on a sunday.

tedicast

01-24-2005, 09:33 PM

I am one of the hunters who works 5 1/2 days a week. That gives me Saturday afternoons to hunt, unless I take Saturday off. I would love to be able to hunt on Sunday. There is a bill coming up in Connecticut to allow bow hunting on private land on Sundays. That would be a start, but in all honesty, I doubt it will go through.

Everytime someone tries to pass a Sunday hunting bill in CT it either gets pushed aside, or turned down.

OJR

01-24-2005, 09:37 PM

That is one of those old time laws that should be abolished!

Hunting should be allowed 7 days a week!

VermontHunter

01-24-2005, 09:37 PM

I work retail 6 days a week and Sunday is my only day off oppertunity to a solid day hunt, I say if the Sunday Folks want to take a stroll in the woods during deer season by all means go ahead, but be aware this is hunting season and it only last for a little while....and not all of us Catholics practice the day of rest ritual, as I was raised on a Farm and the cows last I checked didn't milk thenselves.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

slugshooter

01-24-2005, 10:11 PM

No Sunday hunting here in NC and I think it is stupid, it is one of those so called blue laws that they passed back in the day cause ladies were upset their men were out hunting instead of being in church. Well, the way I see it, you can golf, shoot, fish, play any sport you want to, buy beer, go to church, not go to church, go to the movies or do whatever else you want to in this state on a Sunday except hunt, does that make ANY SENSE WHATSOEVER to you gentlemen.
I e-mailed the state wildlife commissioner on this very subject, who lives right here in Fayetteville, guess what response I got. NONE !!

popgun

01-24-2005, 10:24 PM

I have lived here in the middle of the "Bible Belt" most of my life.
We have always had Sunday hunting as far back as I can remember.
We were one of the last States to have "Blue Laws".
Believe me, if they were to stop Sunday Hunting here, there would be an outcry from the hunters you could hear all the way up in MA.
There aren't any legislators that have the nerve to raise the question of stopping our Sunday Hunting.

I personally, cannot think of any better way to worship my creator, than to go out after church and try to kill some of His four legged creatures.
.....popgun

ParrotHead

01-24-2005, 10:27 PM

Slug - I've preached it before and will preach it again. In NC you've got a hugh battle ahead of you but hunters as a whole have to come together to get this law put to a vote and if I remember correctly, every time it's brought up there's not enough support for it meaning hunters are not on board and until that happens - you're watching Nascar on Sunday and not whitetails!

Norm Sauceman

01-24-2005, 10:39 PM

I think it very wrong for States to not allow Sunday hunting...

carbonhunter

01-24-2005, 11:35 PM

We got sunday hunting here in Ohio about 6 years ago. I dont see anything wrong with sunday hunting, You have the right to go to church and I should have the right to go out and spend my sundays in a church that no human will ever reproduce.

johnf

01-25-2005, 12:15 AM

I have occasionally hunted on Sunday, but have never seen a deer. My wife says God won't let me. I tend to believe her. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif I feel guilty everytime I do, because we usually spend most of Sunday at church as a family.

Do I think it's wrong? For me, yes it is.

Do I think the state should mandate it? No

These are the same states that are outlawing a manger scene in public at Christmas time. It just doens't make sence. You can't have it both ways.

oldksnarc

01-25-2005, 04:45 AM

No Sunday hunting? Never heard of such a thing. And, I thought Kansas was backwards with no beer sales on Sunday.

wtnhunt

01-25-2005, 06:05 AM

It is legal here and see no problem with hunting on Sundays.

HuntingInMaine

01-25-2005, 07:38 AM

Maine is currently looking at allowing hunting on Sundays, but from what I understand it will be for all the hunting seasons except deer (and that is when we really need the extra time!) I was reading that land owners liked having that day off from hunting and some would close their land to hunting if the bill passes.

I would love to be able to hunt on Sundays but not if it is going to close land. I can only hunt on Saturday and Thanksgiving and the hunting isn't that good around here! LOL An extra couple of days would be nice...until then we always have the great state of New Hampshire that will let us hunt then.

DJR

01-25-2005, 08:04 AM

It sucks that you cant hunt on Sundays in PA, I work 6 days out of the week now and have to wait for a Holiday, or take some leave.

TreeStandBowHunter

01-25-2005, 08:12 AM

Yeah, that is what I was sorta getting too. I am from PA and I know that is one of the hot topics on the agenda. Me personnaly, being how my time is cut short as it is when I go on leave and go home to PA to hunt, I would love to see Sunday hunting passed. Like I said, I see it in two different views!

MadHuntinPastor

01-25-2005, 08:33 AM

Anyone interested in a Pastor's viewpoint???

(I hear all of you mumbling "No" already) http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

As Jesus said. God created the Sabbath for man and not man for the Sabbath. Meaning we are not bound to the Sabbath. He wants us to honor it and when we do He will bless us for honoring it. Jesus actually got people mad at him for healing on the Sabbath.

God convicts each one of us as individuals. So if you feel it is wrong you shouldn't do it. I think it should be allowed http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif It isn't in VA. I wouldn't be able to anyway since Sunday is a workday for me. (off Fri though!!)

on soapbox
When you hunt always remember to thank God for the opportunity and praise him for all of His creation. It is impossible to sit in the woods and not enjoy what He has created. However don't allow something to be more important to you than your relationship to your creator. Otherwise that thing becomes an idol.
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Thanks for listening and remember that God was the first hunter. After Eve gave Adam that apple......God killed animals to clothe Adam and Eve!!! So is it okay to say "God is a deerslayer"!?

horst

01-25-2005, 08:43 AM

Personally I see nothing wrong with hunting on Sunday.But Ive heard arguments for it that have nothing to do with church.Such as giving the game, and the landowners who let people in a day off.That I can understand, if someones nice enough to let you hunt thier land Sunday may be the only day they get to spend with thier families, they may not appreciate hunters banging on the door asking for permission all day.

But, if that were the caseits something that could be worked out between the landowner and the hunters ahead of time, not something the state should mandate.

As for giving the animals a chance to rest, I dont believe any other predators take the day off so that arguments pretty much a crock.After being hunted 6 days a week their behaviors not gonna change by giving them the 7th day off to be chased around by coyotes.

As far as church goes Im not a real religous man, but watching the sun come up in my treestands a lot closer to God then Ive ever felt while attending church, but to each his own I suppose. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

TreeStandBowHunter

01-25-2005, 09:12 AM

Good reply. I wansn't meaning that statement about the sabbath day to be rude. I mentioned that because I know...at least in PA...that is one of the excuses on why NOT to allow Sunday hunting. Good reply though Madhuntingpastor http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

DJR

01-25-2005, 09:32 AM

well In Pa they are going to start selling beer on Sundays , so why not hunting ?????

DJR

01-25-2005, 10:56 AM

here's a link to House Bill 372 for Pa.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/ALL/2003/0/HB0326.HTM

wtnhunt

01-25-2005, 11:12 AM

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When you hunt always remember to thank God for the opportunity and praise him for all of His creation. It is impossible to sit in the woods and not enjoy what He has created. However don't allow something to be more important to you than your relationship to your creator.

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Great reply. That is part of my every hunting experience every time no matter what day. This year I explained this very idea of how I give thanks to God for everything we encounter to my 8 year old daughter after we got in the blind the first time we went out, she closed her eyes as did I and silently prayed to herself for a moment. Brought tears of joy to my eyes.

Texan_Til_I_Die

01-25-2005, 12:53 PM

I'm all for it. Did you know that we actually have a men's ministry here in Texas that's based on hunting, fishing and outdoor activities in general? It growing by leaps and bounds and yes, we do hunt and fish together on Sundays. Check out this web site (http://www.legacyoutfitters.com) for more information.

HarvDog

01-25-2005, 03:16 PM

I'm definitely for Sunday hunting. I would be out there in a second and...almost was ONCE before someone made me aware that it wasn't legal. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

sasksheds

01-25-2005, 04:01 PM

That a way Mad HP.Sask. is the bible belt of Canada.No sunday hunting.The wardens are even in favor of sunday hunting.@ least the one I've talked to.People say they need a day off.The warden laughed & said it was there busiest day.They're out there trying to enforce it.So there out there anyway,you might as well allow it.I get 2 days off a week.I work hard for 5.I should be able to do what I want on my days off & not have someone tell me I cant.

MadHuntinPastor

01-25-2005, 06:13 PM

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I'm definitely for Sunday hunting. I would be out there in a second and...almost was ONCE before someone made me aware that it wasn't legal. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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I wonder who that someone was????? http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

MadHuntinPastor

01-25-2005, 06:16 PM

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This year I explained this very idea of how I give thanks to God for everything we encounter to my 8 year old daughter after we got in the blind the first time we went out, she closed her eyes as did I and silently prayed to herself for a moment. Brought tears of joy to my eyes.

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That is awesome!! My boy is almost 3 months and I already can't wait to do the same with him. Way to go!

stevebeilgard

01-25-2005, 10:49 PM

i never get closer to god than when i'm out hunting.... and i've never failed to thank him for the opportunity to be there, and kill one of his majestic creations. as for those who want to walk the woods and enjoy nature, they have 11 more months to do that than i do.

Strut10

01-26-2005, 08:35 PM

I'm against it. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

TreeStandBowHunter

01-26-2005, 09:00 PM

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I'm against it. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

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Ok....good explanation http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Look man, this is my post so you won't offend me if you tell me why your against it http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Norm Sauceman

01-26-2005, 11:18 PM

Funny thing too...Sunday is not the only day considered sabbath to some religons....

...and like some said...I have never been closer to God than sitting in my tree when the sun starts to appear through the slightly foggy woods and the soft cool breeze comes across my face and the woods start to come alive... If you sit out there and say there is no God.. I just don't get it.

I wonder if it is discrimatory for folks whos religon the sabbath is on a Saturday to not let them hunt on Sunday...

MadHuntinPastor

01-26-2005, 11:44 PM

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Funny thing too...Sunday is not the only day considered sabbath to some religons....

I wonder if it is discrimatory for folks whos religon the sabbath is on a Saturday to not let them hunt on Sunday...

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Hmmmm....makes you wonder http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Most Theologians DO think that the Christian/Jewish Sabbath is on Saturday. So that just messes everything up. OK! Everyone stop going to church on Sundays and hunt whenever!!!

JK Of course http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Happy Hunting!!

PS to HARVDOG....You are one of my deacons so you better not be so eager to hunt on Sunday!!! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifLOL

carbonhunter

01-27-2005, 01:01 AM

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I'm against it. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

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may i ask why or do you not want to go there?

just wondering.

Strut10

01-28-2005, 07:32 PM

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may i ask why or do you not want to go there?

just wondering.

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I guess it's just the "beating the dead horse" thing. I've gone to lengths on this topic before. Maybe I'm just being a cranky old fart. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

slugshooter

01-28-2005, 09:34 PM

Yes, the Jewish sabbath is observed on a Saturday, but any person of the Jewish faith that I have met does not believe in hunting, so , they really wouldn't have to worry about it.

TreeStandBowHunter

01-28-2005, 11:10 PM

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I'm against it. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

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may i ask why or do you not want to go there?

just wondering.

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I guess it's just the "beating the dead horse" thing. I've gone to lengths on this topic before. Maybe I'm just being a cranky old fart. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

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Yeah but your not really telling me nothing though http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.

Speak your mind man...Ok, we understand your a cranky old fart that is beating the dead horse http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but I would really like to know why you are so against it!

Norm Sauceman

01-28-2005, 11:24 PM

WHat about 7th day Adventists, they are not of Jewish faith..but I have some friends that are who do hunt...as well as the 7th Day. I am sure, if they wanted to, they could fuss about it..in the states that do not allow Sunday hunting, they woudl be out of luck except for the weekdays unless they broke their sabbath...huh.

Shaun_300

01-29-2005, 10:34 PM

Here in Ontario, there is only like 3 counties that allow hunting on sundays across the WHOLE province. this is a big province and there are a lot of counties. LUCKILY i live in Renfrew County, which allows sunday hunting. i used to go to school 5 days a week in High School, so i always enjoyed hunting on saturday and sunday. dont get me wrong, i am catholic, and we believe that sunday is a day of rest too, but how many people do you see not doing anything on sundays? most people work 5 or 6 days a week, so we should be able to enjoy our 1 or 2 days off...... that's my 2 cents.

fisherguy

01-29-2005, 10:56 PM

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Here in Ontario, there is only like 3 counties that allow hunting on sundays across the WHOLE province. this is a big province and there are a lot of counties. LUCKILY i live in Renfrew County, which allows sunday hunting. i used to go to school 5 days a week in High School, so i always enjoyed hunting on saturday and sunday. dont get me wrong, i am catholic, and we believe that sunday is a day of rest too, but how many people do you see not doing anything on sundays? most people work 5 or 6 days a week, so we should be able to enjoy our 1 or 2 days off...... that's my 2 cents.

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Nice try shawn, you can sunday hunt anywhere north and west of teh french river. That is about 75% of the area of the province. Like i always say the province doesn't end at Barrie despite what most southern Ontarions think.

Shaun_300

01-30-2005, 12:26 AM

http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif whoops!! lol. sorry about that, fisherguy. i think i got that mixed up with Eastern Ontario, sorry guys! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

snapper

01-30-2005, 05:18 PM

I see no real logical reason why not to hunt on Sunday's. I would like to see PA changed.

Tominator

01-30-2005, 05:55 PM

We recently have been allowed to hunt here in Ohio on Sundays, and I love it. I never understood that law and lands in the "blue law" book as far as I'm concerned.

I'll freely admit that I've held church 20 feet up a tree more than a few times, and if other people want to walk in parks that's fine with me too, but they have 9 months out of the year to do that. I only think it's fair that the people who bought and maintain those parks (read, hunters) should be able to use it just as much as the next guy.

slugshooter

01-30-2005, 08:25 PM

One thing about the no Sunday deal here is that the public lands would most likely not change the rules as far as when you could hunt, the area I hunt is a 3 day a week area, now, Fort Bragg on the other hand is open on Sunday's seeing as how it's federal land, I am a big believer though in land owners being able to do whatever they want on their own land without any interference.