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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!

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    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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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