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Michener's novel Chesapeake (1978) has decent descriptions of larger punt guns in action. Along with the devastation they caused to wildfowl populations along Maryland's Eastern Shore back in the day. | |||
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That's not hunting...that's slaughtering... _____________________________ Pledge allegiance or pack your bag! The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. - Margaret Thatcher Spread my work ethic, not my wealth | |||
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Of course it is, and for the same reason as slaughtering other animals to this day: to supply commercial markets with food. Until the mean old government passed laws limiting hunting (call it “harvesting” if you like) wildlife for commercial purposes, many animals were killed by various means (not only shooting) nearly to the point of extinction—or beyond (e.g., the passenger pigeon). ► 6.4/93.6 ___________ “We are Americans …. Together we have resisted the trap of appeasement, cynicism, and isolation that gives temptation to tyrants.” — George H. W. Bush | |||
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Is it wrong that I busted out laughing when he set that thing off? | |||
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My dog crosses the line |
one of my favorite reads. | |||
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| Non-Miscreant |
So can I still buy a Punt gun? I guess they're all antique. Looks like fun, even if I'm not shooting at passenger pigeons or ducks. I can think of a few flocks of geese that could use a shot or two. Dirty streets no more. Unhappy ammo seeker | |||
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