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Mission: Hunter
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison (Genesis 27:3, KJV).
God is pro-hunting. That's right, and he has some things to say about the chase. The Bible presents hunting in a positive light. History, science and common sense also inform us about the role hunting plays in the natural world God created.
"Mission: Hunter" is grounded in the moral rightness of hunting from a Christian point of view. It's a blog that addresses hunting topics through the lens of theology for the woods and for hunters who pursue deer and other wildlife in its native habitat,
The Bible does not support the idea (popular with many today) that hunting is immoral or sinful. Hunting is moral, positive, and right for a Christian believer to do. The history of hunting goes back to the days of Noah (Genesis 9:2-3). In the New Testament it was God who told Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, to "Kill and eat" (Acts 10:13). Since God permitted the eating of animals, His word on the subject has never changed.
In my mission to pursue Christ, hunting is a platform for sharing the gospel through writing and speaking — Mission: Hunter!
Once in a while an outdoor writer gets lucky and stumbles onto an significant story – one that goes beyond current events and has more to do with something historic than any story he can write about his own hunting exploits. The writer's tips and strategies pale by comparison. His personal insights take on minor importance. Such a story is the story of the Arthur Young buck, a whitetail harvested in 1830. Yes, that's 186 years ago. It's a fascinating tale, but like any deer h