Ask the Eagle: Is it Ethical to Shoot a Deer After Stepping Out of the Truck?

Ask the Eagle: Is It Unethical to Shoot a Deer Near Your Truck?

Introducing Ask the Eagle, where I’ll be answering your questions about everything from hunting to butchering to marriage. This week, an Instagram follower wants to know if it’s unethical to shoot a deer right after stepping out of the pickup. Have a question of your own? You can write to me asktheeagle@themeateater.com.

Ask MeatEater: Is It OK to Shoot Fawns?

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers (and if we don’t, we’ll make them up). Every day, fellow MeatEaters send us more than 100 emails regarding hunting, fishing, cooking, conservation, and more. So, we decided to publish a series dedicated to our favorite FAQs. This is Ask MeatEater. Decisions regarding what deer to shoot almost always involve a complicated mix of personal goals, management criteria, and emotion. The decision whether to shoot...

Ask Wired To Hunt: Should You Shoot Does After the Rut?

Should you shoot does after the rut? It’s a question I see debated on social media regularly this time of year and it’s something I’ve pondered myself. Having thoroughly examined the pros and cons, as well as my own specific circumstances, I’ve always answered with a definitive yes. If the doe population needs to be reduced,  the best time to do it is whenever you possibly can, as long as it gets done. For that reason, I’m a frequent late season...