Big bucks and the rumors that could follow you around
Posted by Brad on January 18, 2008
Photo of Ashley Gilliam and his massive Harnett County Buck
I received these photos in an email a few months back. As usual the story was “Monster Buck Killed In NC”. I get quite a few emails from people and I shook this one off as another VERY NICE North Carolina whitetail. To be honest I had actually forgotten about this deer, that was until I read an article in yesterday’s paper.
You can read the article here, and I’ll let you make your own decision as to how some people acted in this situation. The story is a sad example of how a hunt of a lifetime can turn into a disaster for a hunter. I was shocked to say the least when I read some of the remarks and accusations that were made towards this fella. Granted, I don’t know the guy and at first I thought to myself “Well, just maybe this guy has a record of wildlife violations and that’s the reasoning behind the rumors.” Nope, that’s not it, turns out according to the article he’s never had any game-related convictions. So what drives some folks to spreading rumors? Jealousy maybe? I’ll never understand. Needless to say, congratulations to Ashley Gilliam for his success on taking this mature North Carolina whitetail.
Jealousy is the major factor and the way people think they can say anything on the internet. Or should I say type anything on the internet. I once had a buddy like that I used to hunt and fish with, he thought he was better than anyone who fished or hunted with him. He was right no matter what, basically he was jealous of you, kind of like a big baby. Some people never grow up. Hopefully after reading this post maybe some people can realized that they are being immature and should respect the hunter for his big buck and congratulate him. I’m definitely excited for him, that’s a huge buck.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:03 am