Virtual Hunting Still a Concern for States
Even after two years since Texas lawmakers put a stop to the so-called virtual hunting website Live-Shot.com dreamed up by Texas rancher John Lockwood, other legislatures are taking measures to prevent such sites in their states. A bill has been filed this month in Illinois which would make it the latest to take pro-active measures against this flawed and outrageous concept.
The original concept of the Live-Shot.com website was to allow hunters to hunt animals on Lockwood’s Texas ranch using their computer and a remote operated rifle located on the property. In defense of the idea, Lockwood claimed it would be a useful tool for disabled hunters. Shortly afterwards, the Texas legislature shot the venture down, to much applause of sportsmen.
I don’t know of any sportsman who would be in support of such an idea. Not only is it against nearly every ethic we hold, but it also takes the experience out of the hunt. There is something about being in the woods and being up close and personal to the game you pursue that cannot be emulated through an online experience like this.
I’m glad to see that not only other sportsman, but state governments see the idiocracy of such a concept and are willing to put a stop to it before it begins again. It truly goes to show the true ethics people hold for hunting and their desire to protect it from people who wish to tarnish the tradition for a chance to make a few bucks. Kudos goes out to them.
*photo of Live-Shot setup found on TheStandard.com.
hunting, virtual hunting, bills, legislation, tradition, ethics
March 10th, 2007 at 8:32 am
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