Is hunting a sport?

[JohnBT]

"I was programmed from childhood to consider sports to be activities performed by athletes"

At one time that might have worked.

Four words...

Place kicker.

Designated hitter.

 

[MCgunner]

"I was programmed from childhood to consider sports to be activities performed by athletes"

At one time that might have worked.

Four words...

Place kicker.

Designated hitter.

How about "golfer".

Most stick and ball "sports", to me, are GAMES. I really ain't into those games. I like motorcycle racing and competitive shooting, but I've participated in those. I didn't say I was that great at it, but I have participated, so I can appreciate the difficulty of it. I participated in competitive swimming and football and little league, too, just don't care to watch those sports on TV. They bore me. That's just me, though.

I really don't care if folks think hunting...sport hunting...is a "sport" or not. It won't deter me from my shotgun if you don't think duck hunting is a legit "sport". I ain't there to win anything other than memories and good times.

 

[BeerSleeper]

Never argue with idiots. They drag the conversation down to their level, and then they beat you with experience.

This guy's not going to get it, don't waste any more time. He's not only ignorant, but he's ignorant because he chooses to be, and even when you've pointed it out to him, he chooses to remain so.

I, for one, rather appreciate being on top of the food chain. If the day ever comes I am no longer on top of the food chain, well, then I think I'll appreciate it even more.

 

[sixgunner455]

No. Not a sport.

It's much more important than that.

eta: but according to the dictionary, if it is primarily done for recreation, it can be considered 'sport'.

 

[HarcyPervin]

Most stick and ball "sports", to me, are GAMES

Dumb. Off-topic. Wrong.

Sorry, but you're going to call stick and ball games "non-sports" and then brag about competitive swimming? Some say swimming is no sport, its just a way to keep from drowning. I'm not one of those, I used to swim too, but why are you pouring gas on the fire? I didn't realize that a prerequisite for people labeling their game/sport/hobby was they evaluate how entertained you are beforehand.

As far as hunting goes, sport for some, hobby/passtime for others, it just depends on your goals, and how you go about it I guess.

Why is it even important to label it sport/non-sport? It is a recreational activity/lifestyle/ etc.? Does it matter?

 

[Sav .250]

Sounds like he`s a card carring PETA creep.

 

[Art Eatman]

Enough. Probably not one of those things which will ever be resolved, when faced with emotional opinions...