So if the reason behind taking a photo is different for everyone, then the reason for taking a photo with a hunted animal isn’t going to be the same for each hunter, nor is it going to be much different than someone else’s reasons for taking a photograph of something else. It is documentation of an accomplishment, or to capture a memory. Of course the term “accomplishment” is different for hunters vs non-hunters. People, who have never hunted or don’t know much about the process think it is similar to a photo taken with road kill….a photo with a dead animal for the sake of showing off the blood, guts and glory. Not really.
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