• Trail Blazin'

    Trail Blazin' is an outdoor blog edited by Nate Hoppes.

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    johnsonkat71

    johnsonkat71 says:

    "I will say, I am a life long hunter. Poaching has been reduced over the years in africa because now these animals are of value, to the locals, the government. because this guy is willing to pay 15,000 dollars to come harvest 1 giraffe, ths is money that a poacher would be taken out of the community.
    This is exactly what a ethical hunter who cares about the future of hunting does not want to do.someone sees this picture, and this is all they know about hunting, well it is not a true depiction of our sport and it is not the impression the responsible hunting community wants to give. It is like having a deer tied to the front bumper of your truck for the hole world to see. It is very barberic and is not respectful to people and the community in general."

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    johnsonkat71

    johnsonkat71 says:

    "I will say, I am a life long hunter. Poaching has been reduced over the years in africa because now these animals are of value, to the locals, the government. because this guy is willing to pay 15,000 dollars to come harvest 1 giraffe, ths is money that a poacher would be taken out of the community.
    This is exactly what a ethical hunter who cares about the future of hunting does not want to do.someone sees this picture, and this is all they know about hunting, well it is not a true depiction of our sport and it is not the impression the responsible hunting community wants to give. It is like having a deer tied to the front bumper of your truck for the hole world to see. It is very barberic and is not respectful to people and the community in general."

    Read Full Post >

    johnsonkat71

    johnsonkat71 says:

    "I will say, I am a life long hunter. Poaching has been reduced over the years in africa because now these animals are of value, to the locals, the government. because this guy is willing to pay 15,000 dollars to come harvest 1 giraffe, ths is money that a poacher would be taken out of the community.
    This is exactly what a ethical hunter who cares about the future of hunting does not want to do.someone sees this picture, and this is all they know about hunting, well it is not a true depiction of our sport and it is not the impression the responsible hunting community wants to give. It is like having a deer tied to the front bumper of your truck for the hole world to see. It is very barberic and is not respectful to people and the community in general."

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    dancinggirlemi

    dancinggirlemi says:

    "i love the blissful smiles on David's face!! :) :D :)"

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  • Slater Trout's SUP Journey to the Far East

    As stand up paddling rapidly grows in popularity, a crop of talented young surfers are leading the progression of the sport. Slater Trout is one of the leaders who's quickly becoming the face of the sport.

    Last spring Trout accompanied SUP Magazine on their latest travel series to Taiwan with fellow paddlers Candice Appleby, Dave Boehne, CD Kinley, and Anthony Vela.

    SUP magazine has been producing profiles from each paddler's journey and this week it's Slater Trout's turn.



    Check out the full photo essay by talented lensman Neil Armstrong in the summer issue of SUP magazine, on newsstands now.

    Here are more profiles from the travel series:
    1. Made in Taiwan: Anthony Vela
    2. Made in Taiwan: Candice Appleby
    3. Made in Taiwan: Dave Boehne
    4. Made In Taiwan
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