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Title: How do our Canadian brethern feel about their Gov't approving seal hunts?
Post by: Ripsnort on March 16, 2006, 03:09:50 PM: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CANADA_SEAL_HUNT?SITE=7219&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2006-03-15-20-40-28

Interesting story. Things I did not know:

"Canada's harp seal herd is a conservation success story"

"most humane seal hunt in the world."

"healthy and thriving" at nearly 6 million, a threefold increase since the 1980s.

Quebec and Newfoundland, whose livelihoods were devastated when the Atlantic cod stocks dried up in the mid-1990s, earn 25 percent to 40 percent of their annual income by selling the seal pelts and blubber for about $70 each.

The pelts used in the fashion industry are mostly sold to Norway, China and Russia.
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Post by: Ripsnort on March 16, 2006, 05:03:40 PM: I guess silence is concurrence? Sirloin? Thrawn? RTR?
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Post by: Masherbrum on March 16, 2006, 05:46:36 PM: lmfao

Karaya
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Post by: xrtoronto on March 16, 2006, 06:05:18 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Ripsnort
I guess silence is concurrence? Sirloin? Thrawn? RTR?

Ahem, are you forgetting anyone?

*looks up at ceiling and whistles
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Post by: Yeager on March 16, 2006, 06:14:49 PM: well....Sir Paul McCartney is against the seal hunt so it must be bad (actually his one legged babe is leading him around by the crotch, but hey...thats cool).

Im against this sort of mass infanticide, even non human. Goes against the grain for me.
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Post by: VOR on March 16, 2006, 06:16:18 PM: Killstealing, Canadian style:

(http://www.livescience.com/images/050401_seal_hunt_C_03.jpg)
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Post by: Vulcan on March 16, 2006, 06:18:56 PM: pigs are more intelligent the seals, how many of you chomp down on bacon quite happily?
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Post by: Ripsnort on March 16, 2006, 06:42:22 PM: Quote
Originally posted by xrtoronto
Ahem, are you forgetting anyone?

*looks up at ceiling and whistles
Sorry dude! I figured if I called out a couple, the whole herd would come defendin...er, running! :)

Well? What say ye?

Me? Hey, if its a limited harvest, and the population is doing good and its pissing off PETA then I say go for it! :)
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Post by: xrtoronto on March 16, 2006, 07:04:18 PM: The Inuet in Canada have been subsisting on this for centuries along with whaling. They use the entire animal and nothing goes to waste...it's very impressive.

Clubbing baby seals? Well, like Yeager says..."it goes against the grain"
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Post by: xrtoronto on March 16, 2006, 07:08:43 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Ripsnort
and its pissing off PETA

you have that right...I saw the interview on Larry King with the McCartney's and she was pretty vocal (and defensive). I think it was the Permier of Labrador (maybe Newfoundland) who spoke up and put them in their place. He spoke quite well and put forth an arguement in favour of the hunt that I couldn't disagree with.
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Post by: skernsk on March 16, 2006, 07:18:17 PM: Rather than going through the trouble of registering a firearm ... we just use sticks. I got me a brand new titanium bat to use this year. It's light and packs one hell of a wallop.

To be honest, it did not even make news where I live.....
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Post by: xrtoronto on March 16, 2006, 07:31:05 PM: Quote
Originally posted by skernsk
To be honest, it did not even make news where I live.....

...lots of guys were fighting in the street, when all of a sudden a hockey game broke out...film at 11:00
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Post by: VOR on March 16, 2006, 07:40:38 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Vulcan
pigs are more intelligent the seals, how many of you chomp down on bacon quite happily?

I have no problem with eating "intelligent" creatures. If they're so smart, how come they're sold by the pound? In fact, I'd probably eat more people if I weren't so busy collecting dolphins in my tuna net.
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Post by: Nash on March 16, 2006, 07:56:11 PM: It didn't really register with me... until a week or two ago when there was a picture in the paper of Paul and his wife sitting in the ice. When I returned to work from my lunch, I had forgotten all about it.

So I guess the answer to your question: "How do our Canadian brethern feel about their Gov't approving seal hunts?" could probably best be answered by asking yourself how you feel about your government approving dear hunts. Or elk hunts. Or pig hunts. Or whatever.

Seals are just differently shaped deer. How are us "brethren" supposed to feel about it?
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Post by: SOB on March 16, 2006, 08:25:31 PM: (http://www.matthoffman.us/dl/htcbb/clubaseal.jpg)
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Post by: Nash on March 16, 2006, 08:44:20 PM: Oh... see.... now you're making me cry. lol :D

You need to think about the elements, man! It's gawdamned cold up there! Yeah sure, he walks up to it with a club. Seems rather unsportin' like.

But where are the pictures of that hunter holed up in a freakin' igloo just the night before? How many 'bamans have that kind of dedication?

Nooo..... they sit up there in some kind of tree stand, soaking up the balmy weather and drinkin' Slammers until a deer walks past... 100 yards past... and BLAM!

A gun is just the girly man's club.

:)
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Post by: Masherbrum on March 16, 2006, 08:45:57 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Nash
Oh... see.... now you're making me cry. lol :D

You need to think about the elements, man! It's gawdamned cold up there! Yeah sure, he walks up to it with a club. Seems rather unsportin' like.

But where are the pictures of that hunter holed up in a freakin' igloo just the night before? How many 'bamans have that kind of dedication?

Nooo..... they sit up there in some kind of tree stand, soaking up the balmy weather and drinkin' Slammers until a deer walks past... 100 yards past... and BLAM!

A gun is just the girly man's club.

:)

Would you rather be shot once and killed, or beaten like "Nicky" in Casino?

Karaya
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Post by: Nash on March 16, 2006, 08:57:47 PM: Wha?

Since when did you get all PETA?

I'm no Doctor, but I'd assume that from the first bonk on the seal's head, they are rendered unconsious.

How many deer, elk, or whatever get shot in the gut or bellybutton and have to wait the gruelling 5 minutes before the hunter finally reaches it and ends their suffering? I'm sure it's not an insignificant number.

There may some difference, but overall it sorta escapes me.
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Post by: VOR on March 16, 2006, 09:06:24 PM: It's almost as cruel as being eaten alive by a killer whale or a freakin' polar bear. Almost.
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Post by: Hangtime on March 16, 2006, 09:13:35 PM: How many of us have had the 'food chain' conversation with our pets?

"Move. yer on my chair, yah miserable furbag."

"meowr" (no.)

"Here's the deal... I'm on the top of the food chain, weigh 220 pounds and intend to sit in that ****ing chair. You weigh 6 pounds, eat when I feed you and don't kick in for any rent. Now, get the **** outta my chair."

"meowr" (no.)

SNATCH, FLICK, **PUNT**

(from the other side of the room) "hissssssssssssssssssssssss" (you suck, yah big bald monkey)

"you don't like it; get a job, move out, vote and pay taxes, furbag."

---------------

If it's wearin fur and don't ****, it's food or will be eventually.
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Post by: Meatwad on March 16, 2006, 09:25:04 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Vulcan
pigs are more intelligent the seals, how many of you chomp down on bacon quite happily?

Right now I am eating a bacon hamburger and enjoying the wholesome baconly goodness
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Post by: xrtoronto on March 16, 2006, 09:27:45 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Meatwad
Right now I am eating a bacon hamburger and enjoying the wholesome baconly goodness

(http://www.blog.speculist.com/archives/homer%20drool)

"mmmm...baconly goodness"
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Post by: loser on March 16, 2006, 09:35:25 PM: Rip the way I see it, seal pelts might be an option for the garage in the future, once the carpet gets a little worn.

But honestly, I think most folk have an instant knee-jerk rection to the seal hunt after being flashed pictures of the big eyed fluffy "cute" seal pups...errrr......ice rats getting the beat down.

Most of us dont think twice about animals being killed for human use as long as they arent the subject of TY beany baby stuffed toys.

For example, just last night 15 chickens had to die along the line somewhere so i could eat 3 orders of hot wings. I didnt lose any sleep over it.

But to answer the question,
"meh."
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Post by: Toad on March 16, 2006, 10:22:58 PM: Hey, Hosers.... got any good recipes for smoked seal?

Which cuts are the best after a long slow smoke? Seal brisket, eh, with Molson?

Can you ship the meat out to the Etats-Unis or do I have to drive up and get it myself?

Is anyone close to a good Seal meat market?
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Post by: Nash on March 16, 2006, 10:36:26 PM: The folks who eat seal meat prolly don't have an internet connection, much less be logged onto the AH BBS to answer you.
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Post by: Toad on March 16, 2006, 10:38:35 PM: You guys got all those seals and there's no nationwide tradition of BBQing them?

I'd think opening day of Hockey Season would be a perfect time for a Seal BBQ tailgate party at the very least.
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Post by: Nash on March 16, 2006, 10:48:43 PM: Eskimos hog 'em all.

In the early 70's an attempt was made to emulate a good seal cook by taking strips of bacon and tooth-picking black olives on the ends in order to simulate the deep dark sympathetic eyes of these poor creatures.... but nobody bought it, and it tasted like ass.
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Post by: VOR on March 16, 2006, 11:51:45 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Nash
In the early 70's an attempt was made to emulate a good seal cook by taking strips of bacon and tooth-picking black olives on the ends in order to simulate the deep dark sympathetic eyes of these poor creatures.... but nobody bought it, and it tasted like ass.

Holy crap i just about choked on my gum. :rofl
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Post by: VOR on March 17, 2006, 03:43:43 AM: Ok, ok one more:

A baby seal walks into a bar. The bartender asks," What'll it be, pal?"

"Anything but a Canadian Club," replied the seal.
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Post by: Thrawn on March 17, 2006, 06:14:04 AM: I eat meat and weath leather. What's a seal except a sea cow?
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Post by: RTR on March 17, 2006, 08:31:41 AM: huh...club away. Unchecked these critters have the potential to devestate fish stocks.

Paul McCartney oughta stick to singing, and Bridgette Bardot was a mindless hag.

Taking the kids out to whack a few seals is a way of life!

Just my opinion of course!

RTR
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Post by: Yeager on March 17, 2006, 08:44:35 AM: watching those guys club those baby seals seems almost islamic to me :(
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Post by: indy007 on March 17, 2006, 08:46:17 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Thrawn
I eat meat and weath leather. What's a seal except a sea cow?

Obviously there's a big difference. Cows are farm raised in a big herd, and humanely put down with a massive spike shoved through their brain, just before they're dragged off for processing. Eventually, it ends up as my new wallet & a mouth-watering steak dinner.

Seals live on a block of ice, and don't end up as my dinner. Geez, and I though American schools were bad...
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Post by: lazs2 on March 17, 2006, 09:04:59 AM: frigging beetles....

bet Elvis woulda approved of seal fur coats.

lazs
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Post by: Ripsnort on March 17, 2006, 09:37:30 AM: Kanucks, thks for your opinions. We all agree it seems!:confused:
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Post by: john9001 on March 17, 2006, 09:38:14 AM: Quote
Originally posted by RTR
huh...club away. Unchecked these critters have the potential to devestate fish stocks.

RTR

you are talking about the fishermen right?