When reading it the first time, John, I took it to mean that most or many of us have lost an animal and after many hours or days of searching, have given up and got over it.

The second time I read it, I felt the bile rise up - yes I lost a wounded animal - once. I searched for the entire afternoon and evening for it, then went back the next day to continue - I could not find it and finally gave up - after THAT, I said some colourful words along with a promise it would not happen - ever again - I did not say F--k it & carry on.

I was quite emotionally shaken by losing that deer and I quit hunting for that season, I was soured, just as assuredly as that deer had, finally pulled down by coyotes or wolves - or just lay down, passed out and finally died.

Those words above, if meant the way they appear, are not good sportsmanship or even ethical. Actually in BC - it is unlawful to not take all possible measures to secure to the bag, a wounded animal.

I see John's point - accept it and fully concur.