Eagle eating antelope alive, would you do anything?

[Mustangs Rule]

if you saw this happening, would you risk a game violation and shoot the antelope out of mercy?

Video: Golden Eagle Eats Pronghorn Alive

While eagles commonly symbolize grace, freedom, and other lofty ideals, they might be an even better analogue for the sheer brutality of nature. From knocking chamois off cliffs in the Himalaya to catching monkeys mid-leap to ripping the bellies out of spawning salmon, these largest birds of prey...

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[Scott85]

Nope, nature is a cruel bitch sometimes.

 

[RobertD]

I would not, it's a rough way to go but probably has been happening since before mankind occupied this continent. All those other times it happens, it's natural... doesn't make sense to interfere the one time I happen to see it take place.

 

[OntarioHunter]

if you saw this happening, would you risk a game violation and shoot the antelope out of mercy?

Video: Golden Eagle Eats Pronghorn Alive

While eagles commonly symbolize grace, freedom, and other lofty ideals, they might be an even better analogue for the sheer brutality of nature. From knocking chamois off cliffs in the Himalaya to catching monkeys mid-leap to ripping the bellies out of spawning salmon, these largest birds of prey...

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Yes. I don't think there's a JP in Montana that wouldn't throw that ticket in the trash. Like killing a buggered animal hit by a car. Maybe the cop is supposed to do it but if you can prove the animal was fatally injured, no one gives a shit who pulls the trigger. Look the other way.

Edit: I'll have to qualify that. In a suburban environment the authorities do give a shit who pulls the trigger on an injured animal. Sadly, that poor animal has to wait for the cops. People in the neighborhood don't trust Joe civilian to safely discharge a firearm. Understandable.

 

[Big Bore]

I'd definitely stay away from that eagle...

 

[Derek44]

While it may be brutal and hard to watch and do nothing, I’m not pulling the trigger. Nature is rough.

 

[nrpate05]

Or do you shoot the eagle to save the pronghorn...?!

 

[Mallardsx2]

I would put the antelope down but I was raised a lot different than many people.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Would you shoot the gazelle if the lion was on it's neck?

Would you shoot the sambar with the tiger on it's back?

Would you want the disney version of the wild, or are you willing to let things go as god designed them?

 

[Mallardsx2]

You do what you do, and I’ll do what I do, and if you want to go to Disney be my guest.

 

[BackofBeyond]

No such thing as a peaceful death in nature.

 

[OntarioHunter]

Would you shoot the gazelle if the lion was on it's neck?

Would you shoot the sambar with the tiger on it's back?

Would you want the disney version of the wild, or are you willing to let things go as god designed them?

Probably would if no one was watching and I could finish the animal without risking hitting the predator. Leave it for them to come back and eat. Africa it would depend on proximity of scavengers. They could easily clean up the carcass before predator returns to finish its work.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Nope, and there is no moral high ground in doing so.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Probably would if no one was watching and I could finish the animal without risking hitting the predator. Leave it for them to come back and eat. Africa it would depend on proximity of scavengers. They could easily clean up the carcass before predator returns to finish its work.

You would deny the lion and the tiger their nature in order to make yourself feel better.

 

[BirdManMike]

I would blast that antelope with my lead ammo (always lead, I wont shoot any other), hoping for lead poisoning upon that abominable harpy, thus making myself feel better AND ridding the world of one more feathered monstrosity.

I kid, I joke. I love birds. Go birds! Also, about the lead. Never lead.

 

[BirdManMike]

Also, just wanted to add...

That photo is doctored. Birds arent real. iNfOrM YoURseLFs On WhaTs ReALlY gOiNG oN!

 

[antlerradar]

Found this buck a few years back. A coyote had made a snack of his hind quarter. Sent pictures to the game warden, He said shoot him and he would be by as soon as he could and send a sample in to be tested for CWD.

 

[FairWeather]

I’d probably call the game warden and see what they’d advise. I’d rather end it’s suffering, but it’s not worth a fine or worse.

If it were merely up to me, I’d shoot it. The bird would still get it’s meal, and probably have an easier time of it, too.

 

[OntarioHunter]

You would deny the lion and the tiger their nature in order to make yourself feel better.

Their nature is to fill their belly. They don't care much if it's already dead or still kicking. If they could cast a ballot, they'd probably vote for meat that's down and dead. Less likely to get their teeth knocked out while eating.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Their nature is to fill their belly. They don't care much if it's already dead or still kicking. If they could cast a ballot, they'd probably vote for meat that's down and dead. Less likely to get their teeth knocked out while eating.

Then why don't you just buy meat from the grocery store?