Annual coyote hunt derby
I just read about a coyote hunt derby that took place in Molalla right outside Portland. I was surprised when I found out who organized this event. It turns out it’s sponsored by a Christian outreach organization. To whom are they reaching out? Twelve hunters paid for the privilege of participating, and three coyotes were killed during the March derby. To quote from “The Oregonian,” “Green and Lyle Edwards organized the derby to benefit Wildlife Ministries, a small organization based at the Molalla Church of the Nazarene that uses hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures in its ministry.” Does coyote killing fall under hunting or outdoor adventures? Whatever happened to the old-fashioned methods of fund raising such as car washes with high school girls in tiny bikinis doing the washing? Or what about bake sales where all the women who could no longer fit into a tiny bikini baked whatever they could. I’ve never heard of a church sponsoring such an event and I think the whole idea is deplorable.
These derbies are common in Eastern Oregon but rare in the western part of the state. It seems there are people here who object to that sort of entertainment. I knew there was a reason I never wanted to spend time in rural Eastern Oregon. I know there are very wealthy men in this country who have ranches stocked with exotic animals where their friends visit and have a wild time drinking and shooting the animals. Sometimes they may even shoot a friend as Dick Cheney did. But that’s not at all surprising considering who the shooter was. Does this shooting and killing make them feel like real men or does it expose them for the assholes they really are? I think the latter. But for a little Nazarene church to put on such an event is very surprising. Do the men sit around smoking cigars and drinking beer after the shoot? Are Nazarenians even allowed to drink and smoke? Probably not. And is this something of which all Christians approve?
Jack Green says they will hold the derby again – maybe in December. We should all avoid that area at that time and keep our dogs in the house.
I just read about a coyote hunt derby that took place in Molalla right outside Portland. I was surprised when I found out who organized this event. It turns out it’s sponsored by a Christian outreach organization. To whom are they reaching out? Twelve hunters paid for the privilege of participating, and three coyotes were killed during the March derby. To quote from “The Oregonian,” “Green and Lyle Edwards organized the derby to benefit Wildlife Ministries, a small organization based at the Molalla Church of the Nazarene that uses hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures in its ministry.” Does coyote killing fall under hunting or outdoor adventures? Whatever happened to the old-fashioned methods of fund raising such as car washes with high school girls in tiny bikinis doing the washing? Or what about bake sales where all the women who could no longer fit into a tiny bikini baked whatever they could. I’ve never heard of a church sponsoring such an event and I think the whole idea is deplorable.
These derbies are common in Eastern Oregon but rare in the western part of the state. It seems there are people here who object to that sort of entertainment. I knew there was a reason I never wanted to spend time in rural Eastern Oregon. I know there are very wealthy men in this country who have ranches stocked with exotic animals where their friends visit and have a wild time drinking and shooting the animals. Sometimes they may even shoot a friend as Dick Cheney did. But that’s not at all surprising considering who the shooter was. Does this shooting and killing make them feel like real men or does it expose them for the assholes they really are? I think the latter. But for a little Nazarene church to put on such an event is very surprising. Do the men sit around smoking cigars and drinking beer after the shoot? Are Nazarenians even allowed to drink and smoke? Probably not. And is this something of which all Christians approve?
Jack Green says they will hold the derby again – maybe in December. We should all avoid that area at that time and keep our dogs in the house.
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You may not realize it but coyotes are a major problem in the US. From their predation on domestic animals (cats, dogs, chickens, sheep, cattle, etc...), to the occasional attack on children and even full grown humans (albeit rare, but much more common than cougar attacks), coyotes, or Canis Latrins, are wiley and cunning creatures that need to be kept in check.
Since the former heavy-weight coyote crusher, the wolf, is almost non-existent in the lower 48 states, humans must take on their role as top dog (pun intended) and keep coyotes in check.
Personally you may disagree with this, but that is fine. It is a necessary evil if you must look at it that way. And just for the record, not only alcoholic middle-aged men enjoy pursuing the smartest and most adaptable game animals (yes, game animals) out there. As a college student i take every opportunity i can to hunt these wondrous creatures, often with females as partners.
Some animals have not fared well with human encroachment, like the bison; others, like coyotes, starling and white-tailed deer, are burgeoning like terrorists intent on destroying our way of life.
Feel free to exercise your free speech, but respect mine as well when i point out the flaws in your reasoning.
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