Is it wrong to hunt small game and not use the animal afterward?

I would just stick with the crows and cans. The reason why is that the crows as you said are a pest and if you have a problem with them, so does other people around you so by cutting down the population you are helping the neighbors. And also because the other small game are benificial parts of an ecosystem, so by killing them for no reason is not a good thing. And as a nice christmas present you could ask for something like this:

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It will bring in more crows which will alow you to have more targets to shoot at, and don't feel bad about killing them because they are a pest and there population is very high. And I wouldn't bury them just leave them in the woods so that coyotes or any predators can eat them, and hey if you do leave them unburyed you can use a coyote call to call in some and you can take some pictures of them or use a firearm or bow and arrow to hunt them as well, I would not reccomend shooting one with a pellet gun because they are after all predators, and don't feel bad about killing them because they are too numerous and they have no meaning to the ecosystem except for killing other animals, which is a negative not a positive.

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Good Luck,

FWC.

I think you should not kill an animal unless it is necessary (either for food or like the crows-they are harmful). It's great that you have good aim and it makes you feel good about yourself. But... you can practice shooting on non living things and still be proud of your aim. I like your idea of thinning the crows and shooting cans. If you decide to keep killing small animals then you should try to use them. Some people eat squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, etc. If you don't want to eat them you could skin them, clean and freeze the meat and donate it to a hungry family. Use the fur to make something. If you know they are being used you may feel better about killing them.

You can never kill something with it being a complete waste.

Many animals kill for no reason, because it gives them something to do. It also gives fertilizer to the ground and ensures that there is enough food for the rest of the small animals.

You may also be feeding the neighborhood cat. There is plenty good involved in this whether you eat squirrel or not.

I am in the middle group as far as anything political goes, so I don't think my views are in any way extremist.

Do what you are good at. There are plenty of shooting competitions all over the world, maybe you should sign up shooting targets or live game. (whichever you prefer)

Have fun, with whatever you decide. ;)

it is wrong on some of the animals you are shooting. if you kill a squirrel, eat it or find someone who will. squirrel meat is really good and there is a lot of people who eat it. find someone. crows on the other hand are varmints and they eat baby rabbits, so it makes it harder on us hunters. eliminate as many as you can. there is no bag limit on them so take them all out and let the coyotes eat them. don't shoot chipmunks that is illegal. go get a hunting regulation and shoot what you are allowed to shoot legally

Its wrong if you don't eat it. Just the fact that you asked this question lets me know you think its wrong too. I hunt a lot, but I eat all I kill. I also don't like to make a bad kill. A clean humane kill is what I aim for everytime. I would imagine a squirrel suffers from a bb gun

glad you came over from peta, need more of you, but you have to do it legally too! cans ,targets ,and pest that are causing damage to your property are no problem, but the minute you are hunting then you need a hunting license and follow the regulations. most game animals have seasons and limits! i dont agree in killing for fun, but its your conscience! you should try and eat it, you will like it! god made bunnies and squirrels pretty tastey !

dude u do have a hobby u just don't realize it yet. remember u and your grandparents are different people so of cousre u are going to have differen thoughts on hunting. and this is some thing u have to decide for your self.pesonally no. you not the only kid that shooots animals with a gun. **** enjoy your human nature.

Yes, its called a waste of game and here in Texas that will get you time with big bubba and his booty loving friends down at the jail.

You may also be poaching if your killing game that is out of season or has no open season in your area.

i dont like hunting for 'fun'

if you where going to eat it i suppose then theres a reason

but if your just killing it for the fun of hunting then its wrong

if your not going to use it dont kill it

I hope squirrels chew off your nuts after they tie you to a tree.