I think I spelled it out pretty cut and dry. Once they have been altered then they are not a truly wild animal anymore. Their behavior changes to reflect that of a more domesticated animal, like steers. Therefore you are gathering livestock not hunting technically speaking, but that is only my opinion and I certainly do not want great dog men and hunters to not enter a competition that benefits everyone because of the rule of "No Barr Hogs" especially since it is a legal practice. Now here in Louisiana I am going to push for only 1 barr per 5 hogs to be allowed if any for hunting comps because it is illegal and unethical here to do so and we certainly don't want to end up with the hog problems Texas has!;)
I'm not questioning what your opinion is, you have made it clear what you think. I couldn't disagree more but that arument is for another discussion.
You stated that you thought the tournaments were put on to "help control the hog population" by turning in barrs would we not be accomplishing this?
Also, we would be participating in the competition and therefore helping raise money for great causes.
and lastly we would be removing these wild hogs with dogs so would we not be promoting hunting with dogs?
