deerhunter Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I have noticed several times while riding The Beast that there are a lot of deer on the grounds. Does KI allow hunters (bow of course) to lease out their woods to hunt deer? If not..how do they keep the herd thinned out so as not to over populate? I know of a lot of places like this that hold a lottery and allow a few people on grounds to hunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhunter Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I have noticed several times while riding The Beast that there are a lot of deer on the grounds. Does KI allow hunters (bow of course) to lease out their woods to hunt deer? If not..how do they keep the herd thinned out so as not to over populate? I know of a lot of places like this that hold a lottery and allow a few people on grounds to hunt? Of course this would be during the winter when no guests are in the park...of course..I could thin out the smokers as well...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I'm prett sure they dont. The park has it's own grounds crew. I have also heard that in times of over population the park has commisioned people to come in and help "regulate" the population. I'm pretty sure the park would have to ask you to come in and hunt rather than vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I have noticed several times while riding The Beast that there are a lot of deer on the grounds. Does KI allow hunters (bow of course) to lease out their woods to hunt deer? If not..how do they keep the herd thinned out so as not to over populate? I know of a lot of places like this that hold a lottery and allow a few people on grounds to hunt? Of course this would be during the winter when no guests are in the park...of course..I could thin out the smokers as well...lol As long as there's "no hunting" in the desiganted smoking areas, I agree with you......... LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhunter Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 imagine what a 125 grain broadhead would do to the blackened lung of a smoker with a crossbow at 30 yards....With 165 lbs of pull...I can probably stack up 6-7 smokers and get em all with one shot...lmao...just kidding...a good smack down is one thing...mortal wounds is a completely different matter. Now I just sit back and wait for the Brownie fan to come on here and attack me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 There are better ways of maintaining population than killing innocent animals, sterilization being one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 There are better ways of maintaining population than killing innocent animals, sterilization being one. Is that by boiling them or using an alcohol swab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 There are better ways of maintaining population than killing innocent animals, sterilization being one. [/quote Oh, there are many ways. But most of them, judging by your post would be both surprising and upsetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 There are better ways of maintaining population than killing innocent animals, sterilization being one. Who is going to pay for the capture and surgery of these innocent animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 There are better ways of maintaining population than killing innocent animals, sterilization being one. Do you realize how unrealistic that is?? Think of the man power you would need to do that. I think money can be spent better elsewhere than sterilizing a bunch of deer and other animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Think of the man power you would need to do that. I think money can be spent better elsewhere than sterilizing a bunch of deer and other animals. Something like having revenue made for the state from hunters with minimal expenses? Now the catch is, that revenue from licenses actually goes back into support wildlife & fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Most hunters are very interested in conservation. In fact, they are usally the most informed regarding animals and wildlife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I suppose under your logic, instead of the state giving money to the elderly for medicine we should just kill them since they are probably near the end and there are better things the money could go toward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Art_Star, really? I really don't see how you drew that conclusion from anyones statements considering they said nothing of the sort. Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I have to agree with Gordon. How did this topic go from discussing attempts to control overpopulated animals to whatever you said about the elderly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I truly have no idea how Kings Island controls animal populations. And to be honest, until this post, I have never given it any true thought. I have my guesses, but I could be nowhere near the truth. State parks ( specifically in Florida ) use natural smells, visuals, and sounds that unwanted animals naturally stay away from. Ichetucknee Springs State Park in FL. actually releases bacteria, and attempts to control viruses released into animal populations, to control numbers in areas where there are simply too many people to hunt safely. This is not an unusual attempt for squirrel populations. However, I must stress the fact that I am in no way claiming to know what Kings Island does, if they do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I was just stating that animals have just as much right to live as humans, there are other ways of dealing with them than killing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I was just stating that animals have just as much right to live as humans, there are other ways of dealing with them than killing them. So, you're going down the road and are unable to stop your vehicle. There is a child in the road and an animal in the road. You're not able to swerve to avoid striking both. Art, which one do you hit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I mean i say we just let them be back in the woods until they start harming the envirnment or harming the rides in any way. They are not a nuscence to anyone so just let them be and let them live in their own natural habitat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhunter Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 I was just stating that animals have just as much right to live as humans, there are other ways of dealing with them than killing them. Art you can't grill'em til ...you kill'em. Deer look a lot better on my plate...than the grill of my car. You haven't lived until you have done the backstrap boogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I was just stating that animals have just as much right to live as humans, there are other ways of dealing with them than killing them. Art you can't grill'em til ...you kill'em. Deer look a lot better on my plate...than the grill of my car. You haven't lived until you have done the backstrap boogie Why am I so reminded of? And for the older generation like myself: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Plus, the deer do not like the sounds of the theme park, therefor they stay out of the park area, and just stay back in the woods. I think the park's thinking is that if they do not bother the guests, then they are not a nuisance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Is it just me or does Larry The Cable guy get on anyone's nerves now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I was just stating that animals have just as much right to live as humans, there are other ways of dealing with them than killing them. So, you're going down the road and are unable to stop your vehicle. There is a child in the road and an animal in the road. You're not able to swerve to avoid striking both. Art, which one do you hit? Well, I would hit the animal but I would be devastated. I accidentally hit a raccoon once and I was so shaken I went back home and didn't drive for about a week. Obviously it is great if the animals stay in the woods, I really hope that is what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhunter Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 If your sick of Larry the Cable Guy...you wouldn't want to live around here...because most of the guys I know look and dress just like him. Besides..the "Kill it/ Grill it mantra came from my favorite hunter! THE NUGE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 wow, that is sick. I see you also have your picture of Woody Harrelson playing Mickey, the serial killer. Not suprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Strange, I can just see peta going to KI and protesting. They have a thing for amusement parks and animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 If your sick of Larry the Cable Guy...you wouldn't want to live around here...because most of the guys I know look and dress just like him. Besides..the "Kill it/ Grill it mantra came from my favorite hunter! THE NUGE!!! Ted Nugent is an a$$. There is a respectful way to cull the animals if there is no other choice, and posing with them in this manner disrespects the animal. Tell me, what do you do with the animal once you have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Is it just me or does Larry The Cable guy get on anyone's nerves now? Love Larry the Cable Guy. Saw him in concert a couple years ago and was hands down the funniest comedian I've seen. Ted Nugent is an a$$. There is a respectful way to cull the animals if there is no other choice, and posing with them in this manner disrespects the animal. Tell me, what do you do with the animal once you have it? Probably eat it. Hunting is and has been an important part of America for centuries. I don't see any issue with it as long ass the hunter is not (and most are not) wasteful. Well, I would hit the animal but I would be devastated. I accidentally hit a raccoon once and I was so shaken I went back home and didn't drive for about a week. Obviously it is great if the animals stay in the woods, I really hope that is what happens. If you believe that animals have all the rights that people do, (and they actually do not under the law) how did you come up with that decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hunting is fine. There is a respectful way to go about it, which touches on my personal religion that is not appropriate for the forum. Also, if you are going to take an animal, all parts must be used to honor the animal. I see parts being wasted all the time. Deer are not as afraid of the park noises as some may think. Just last season I saw one standing by the track at Beast and she had no problem with it. Since they are running out of their natural habitat, they are adapting to being around people. I know hunting is necessary, but I dont think I could do it personally even though my ancestors survived that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.