Monday 6 October 2014

Moose/Elk Hunting Season



Tuesday 30th September
The woods are full of hunters. Strangely dressed people walking out of the woods with guns. Moose/Elk hunting season started 25th of September and continues for a month or until the quota is achieved. Each region is dissected and a moose/elk count is completed by various government agencies. From which a quota or kill count is determined. Tepee tents with groups of hunters pop up in idyllic landscapes. But a moose/elk hunter is not a hunter without Elghund (Elk Hound) An ancient Northern Spitz-type breed which in the National dog of Norway. A stocky, strong willed herder and guardian.
The fashions’ of the hunter is an oddball mix of camouflage and fluro fabric with serves as both a disappearing and reappearing act. Camouflage to hide from the prey and fluro to avoid being shot by your fellow hunters.
Now, I don’t have an opinion on the ethical treatment, either for the for’s or against. I am just reporting the goings on of my local environment….    







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