Trophies of the Big Woods
by William Crisp
Most hunting and fishing is of a trophy orientated nature, like it or not. Certainly there are meat hunters and most sportsmen eat what they harvest or provide meat for others. Obtaining food is a large, rewarding part of the experience for us. However, there is a lot more than a meal in our quest for fish and game.
Frankly, these days if you just want to get something to eat; under normal circumstances it is a lot cheaper and time efficient to buy it from a store. A lot of the act is for the experience, some meat is a welcome gift and we want to show our prowess and collect something to preserve the memory; a trophy.