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There is solace in the great outdoors and basking in Mother Nature’s wonders. Some enjoy camping and hiking, while others who are more in touch with their primitive selves may prefer hunting and fishing. 

If you identify with the latter, this list is for you. We’ve collected some of the best memes from the Fishing, Hunting, & Outdoor Facebook group. All 361,000 members share the same love for all three, expressed through these funny memes

Keep scrolling; you’ll likely find at least one post you can relate to. Feel free to share them around!

Fishing is more than just a father-son bonding activity. Studies have shown that it can also help provide stress relief. A 2022 report published in the National Library of Medicine revealed that 63% of anglers who went fishing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic felt a noticeable reduction in stress. 

Clemson University professor Brandon Peoples observed the same thing, as he stated in an article he co-wrote for the school publication.

“Because most anglers reported that they consider fishing to be ‘extremely safe,’ overall the results suggest that fishing was potentially a safe way for many people to find a way to relax during this stressful time.”

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Standard variation of an old joke. And I STILL find it funny. One Upvote!

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For some people, fishing has been a tool to overcome mental hurdles. BBC presenter and author Will Millard wrote an article for Penguin where he shared how ‘angling’ helped him through his battle with PTSD. 

One of his traumatic experiences happened while white water rafting in 2012, where he almost smashed into a wall of rocks. He couldn’t shake off the “horrific feeling” for years, but fishing allowed him to have the mental clarity to reassess the entire situation.

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Organizations like PETA will likely not soften their stance on hunting any time soon. However, looking at it from all angles will tell you it isn’t all bad. 

An article published by the Massachusetts government explains that deer can cause forest degradation and the ineffectiveness of capturing and storing carbon dioxide. And as we know, these greenhouse gases speed up climate change

Hunting may reduce deer densities to an ideal range of 12-18 deer per square mile in Massachusetts. At the time of the article’s writing in 2023, it was found that there were 30-50 per square mile.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the Talmud there's a bit where tongs are said to have been one of the last fourteen things created by God, among stuff like 'rainbows' and 'writing'. Why? Because, since tongs need to be made with tongs, God must have created the first one. As far as 'proofs' of God's existence go, it's definitely not the worst. (Pirkei Avot 5:6, https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.5.6)

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The article explains that hunting in places like Massachusetts is regulated through the issuance of hunting permits. The government primarily does it to control the deer population in the absence of predators like wolves and mountain lions. 

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In the same way, licensed hunters are able to provide an abundant food source for their families. Harvested venison can reportedly provide over 1.8 million family meals across the Massachusetts Commonwealth. Likewise, venison is a known source of lean protein.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EVERY time my wife and I fish..worse, she won't take the fish off the hook, bait the hook, none of it!

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We'd like to hear from you if you enjoy fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. What do you enjoy about them the most? What do you least like? We’d love to know your thoughts in the comments!

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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yell at them for bothering the bear. If they provoke it, it'll be killed.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you should enjoy a steak how you want to. I prefer a herby butter sauce.

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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Biologically, crustaceans are close relatives of spiders and insects... enjoy your seafood ;)

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Lil Miss Hobbit
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My coworker actually does this. He'll call in sick and my boss will shake his head and go "Nice day for fishing, isn't it?"

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I laughed too hard at this we r getting hit with a hurricane (only cat. 1) right now and I'm worried about snakes in the toilet. Could u imagine that coming out of a drain ?

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not enough tape on the gift. Bonus if it's packing tape, or even better, duct tape.

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Sue Denham
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought "fishing" was all about taking time out to contemplate the meaning of life rather than to actually catch anything.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably not if he's rod fishing. Released fish are exhausted, often injured and don't usually live very long.

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Nikki Gross
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The student parking lot at my nieces school has more quads, dirt bikes, different kinds of ATVs and pick-up trucks then cars...yes the live in the country.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You forgot the alternate last option, fish escapes. It would look something like the first one.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cheer up Kerm, dear ol’ chum: going fishing actually *is* work. Trust me; either way I never caught anything that’s worth mentioning. B^)

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Repulsive. Either I don't care about fish, or I do and I'm tired of seeing you going fishing without me.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the Midwest, if it's hunting or football season don't even think about getting married, having a baby or dying.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My help sometimes goes fishing at lunch. Don't think he's done any catching yet, just fishing.

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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are unsure, its both eta uou downvoters, sorry if that was to close to home😂

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