9ThreeXFifty7,

I completely agree with you. As I mentioned, there can be danger involved, but that is not the rule. Far from it. Unfortunately, as you pointed out, some people try to stretch the truth when telling others about their hunts. Be it in an internet report, or between buddies. However, it seems to me that this is usually quite obvious, and is often exposed in the end.

There are certainly many other occupations and hobbies that are far more likely to be dangerous than "Dangerous Game" hunting. Be it logging as you mentioned, diving, law enforcement, military service etc etc.

The important thing with hunting, be it for DG, PG, or even neighbourhood squirrels, is to have fun, and not do it to "prove" something or to show off.

Erik