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Why can't we spear hunt hogs in CA? How come them FL, GA and TX boys get to spear hunt and have all the fun?
 

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'Cause our DFG is too worried about the opinion of the non-hunting, non-paying public, that's why. They have neither the guts nor the nuts to go against the winds of popular thought or political pressure.
 

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If anyone wants to help me get an argument together on why we should be able to spear hunt in CA I'll present it to the CA Fish & Game Commission.

Or am I wasting my time?
 

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Gee, I dunno..

I wanna drop bricks on them from a low flying airplane. Can we get that going? Or are the fish cops too gutless and nutless to okay that, too?
 

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What's wrong with a spear? I'd think it's as lethal as a broadhead at least.

Or would the latte drinkers cringe more seeing us knuckledraggers pulling out that big ole Cold Steel spear at the trailhead?
 

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I see a poll coming,"Spearchuckers" how far would you attempt a chuck?I thimk a hog should be able to be taken in any way.......Upper
 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (spectr17 @ Jul 27 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
What's wrong with a spear? I'd think it's as lethal as a broadhead at least.

Or would the latte drinkers cringe more seeing us knuckledraggers pulling out that big ole Cold Steel spear at the trailhead?[/b]

I don't have a problem with it, I think an atlatl would be way fun.
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I agree WHY NOT a Spear or a Knife.

If your hunting with dogs it would be a faster way to put the animal down safely, without accidentaly shooting a dog with a gun or arrow etc... We live in the United States of America, we should have the choice to hunt any ethical way we want. IF its ok to spear fish in shark infested waters, and its ok to be, so up close and personal that you could put an Arrow in a Hog, or Bear why cant I someone use a Spear or Knife especially again if hunting with dogs.

As far as the Anti's are concerned I would think they would like to see a hunter get up close and personal with its game, better chance for the hunter to get hurt.

Larry Lowell
 

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Yeah, I think it's a totally unreasonable case of perception over facts.

A well-used spear will kill at least as well as a broadhead... maybe better (never used one).

It should be legal.
 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rancho Loco @ Jul 27 2008, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
Gee, I dunno..

I wanna drop bricks on them from a low flying airplane. Can we get that going?[/b]

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Rancho, you are such a smart ass, but I find it very entertaining.
 

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Guy's the reason you can not use spears is simple. You might leave your spear in the pig and some dumb ass condor will try to eat the spear and choke on it
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Same for trying to bait with anti freeze, condors like to wash the lead down with it
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-Larry
 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rancho Loco @ Jul 27 2008, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (spectr17 @ Jul 27 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's wrong with a spear? I'd think it's as lethal as a broadhead at least.

Or would the latte drinkers cringe more seeing us knuckledraggers pulling out that big ole Cold Steel spear at the trailhead?[/b]

I don't have a problem with it, I think an atlatl would be way fun.
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I'm with you. I could whip an atlatl out in a weekend. Then, spend the next 3 months learning how to hit something with it!
 

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damn.. imagine "what is the best spear-head" arguements over at archery talk?
 

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well i agree that spear hunting should be legal, but there is a chance of the spear hitting where it's not supposed to when it's thrown and that ain't good. then again, if you get close enough you could just stick the hog too huh. well i guess spear hunting will be really cool and having a spear would be cheaper that a bow or gun.
 

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Broadheads and bullets hit where they aren't supposed to... I'm down for a knife or spear.
 
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