So, here is the deal.
We live in the south and are not ashamed of hunting and fishing. I am all for frying up some fresh caught catfish, or grilling some fresh deer tenderloin. For me, I have no issue with being an animal killing than eating individual. And I would not think twice of killing anything that I felt was trying to cause me or my family harm.
But, lately my boys have been wanting to kill-as in shoot- the turtles in the pond because they keep stealing their bait. Now, I should clarify, that they did not come to the "let's shoot 'em" philosophy by themselves. It is widely practiced here, to bring your BB gun with you to the fishin' hole to take care of 'em turtles. As a matter of fact, a lot of people I love and respect do this too.
But I can not get over the killing for killing sake.
As I type, my boys have a HUGE turtle in our backyard. I mean HUGE like probably 24inches across. This picture does not do him justice, believe me...he is HUGE!!! He is currently in a 33 gallon trash can, of which he takes up the whole bottom.
We live in the south and are not ashamed of hunting and fishing. I am all for frying up some fresh caught catfish, or grilling some fresh deer tenderloin. For me, I have no issue with being an animal killing than eating individual. And I would not think twice of killing anything that I felt was trying to cause me or my family harm.
But, lately my boys have been wanting to kill-as in shoot- the turtles in the pond because they keep stealing their bait. Now, I should clarify, that they did not come to the "let's shoot 'em" philosophy by themselves. It is widely practiced here, to bring your BB gun with you to the fishin' hole to take care of 'em turtles. As a matter of fact, a lot of people I love and respect do this too.
But I can not get over the killing for killing sake.
As I type, my boys have a HUGE turtle in our backyard. I mean HUGE like probably 24inches across. This picture does not do him justice, believe me...he is HUGE!!! He is currently in a 33 gallon trash can, of which he takes up the whole bottom.
His fate awaits.
***UPDATE***
Word on the streets is that this is prime eatin' as far as turtles go. And while I consider myself quite the adventurous cook...I can not EVEN go THERE!!! But, someone with an inclination for turtle soup just might be stopping by our house today to pick up him up for dinner. Rest assured though that if that does not work out, he has been given clemency and will be returned back to the pond.
What do you think about it?
7 comments:
Ever tried turtle? I'm sure it tastes like chicken.=)
Bridget
I live in the South also. We have a pond in our backyard. Yes, my husband and son kill the turtles because they eat the fish, or that is what I am told. We have ducks, and when our babies disappear the turtles are also accused of killing the ducks. So, at my house, it is ok.
Let me guess.....you're one of those Left Coast, Gun hating, Gay loving, Tree hugging, Oprah praising, Woman rights Liberals.
Killing a turtle if they are a pest... well to each his own.
But, eating a turtle is nasty and wrong!!!
Oh but a turtle reminds me of a pet... Cat, dog, parrot... just because it taste like chicken does not mean you eat it. No thanks! :) H
Ummm, I am with you...I just can't go there!!! I killed one deer in my whole life when I went hunting with my husband and all I could think about for a week was that I had taken him from his family...lol. So, like I said, can't go there...
Nicole
SC
well, i've tried a lot of things growing up a country girl, but never turtle!
growing up a country girl also means the men in my family would do the same thing!
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