Home Blog  
Archery Why a Stupid Pose With Your Trophy is Never a Good Idea

Why a Stupid Pose With Your Trophy is Never a Good Idea

Last month, I listed posting classless trophy photos as one of my top pet peeves in the hunting world — and many commenters agreed it’s a sore spot for them too.

But it’s still a major problem on social media. And here’s why: 

It fuels the anti-hunter fire

Anti-hunters will blast and threaten hunters for just about any trophy photo, but stupid poses make it exponentially worse — and can help their cause.

Posting these types of pictures doesn’t just ruffle their feathers. It could prompt them to action and motivate them to push anti-hunting legislation that ultimately hurts conservation efforts.

It makes all outdoorsmen look bad

These kinds of photos from a few are just a poor representation of hunters as a whole. Non-hunters who still support others participating in the sport or would-be hunters who haven’t gotten started yet could be completely turned off by a single picture.

Those stupid photos just leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth.

It’s disrespectful to the animal

Acting like you’re riding a dead deer, pretending to kiss a decapitated turkey, or directling sexual gestures at any trophy you killed is flat-out disrespectul to the animal that will be feeding your family for months to come. Anything that’s overly gory or glorifying violence doesn’t paint the picture of quick, ethical kills, either. 

There’s just no place for any of this garbage in the hunting community. Stop doing stupid stuff for likes and laughs. It’s not worth it, and it’s not funny.

If you’re going to take a photo with your quarry, stick to the traditional grip-and-grin or another pose that doesn’t make us all look like savages.

author avatar
The Bow Bully
The Bow Bully discusses a variety of archery topics and offers tips, advice and the occasional nudge to make you a better bowhunter. With years of experience, and an attitude to match, you'll find the Bully has something to offer both beginners and seasoned hunters.

13 thoughts on “Why a Stupid Pose With Your Trophy is Never a Good Idea”

  1. I agree whole heartedly.

    We see the same in the airgun arena as well, with both small game hunting, and pest control.

    Sometimes we see people from other countries posting photos of animals they have taken, that are legal to harvest in their country, but not legal here, and the keyboard Karens jump on the social media soapbox without knowing that animal is legal game in that person’s home country.

    It just makes us look bad as a group.

    Ian..

  2. It would be good for these type images not to be published anywhere. It would be even better if “social media” ceased to exist. This is coming from a Facebook user who would nevertheless gladly see it disappear. Seems things were a lot saner in the days before (anti) social media was spawned.

    • Only reason I signed on years ago was to connect and stay in touch with friends and family one does not see often if at all. Also linked to some enthusiast groups having to do with vintage vehicles, military collectibles, history and such, even some airgun-related ones. No matter, if it all went away tomorrow no tears would be shed by FM.

  3. I’m glad to read a post like this. It’s refreshing to hear common sense criticism for an actual problem in the hunting community, instead of the nonsense criticism you usually hear over non-issues. I think intentions really show through when people criticize others. Most people just want to shame others for some reason and I don’t get it. But The Bow Bully, you actually want to make the hunting community a better and more responsible place. I appreciate that all too rare attitude.

  4. The Bow Bully,
    I concur 100% with your sentiments in this report. Additionally, “a stupid pose with your trophy” can do more than just provoke more anti-hunting sentiment, it can also fuel the fires of anti-gun, anti-bow, anti-crossbow, anti-airgun, and anti-anything-that-could-possibly-be-used-to-hunt sentiment….way not cool.
    Thanks for all you do,
    dave

Leave a Comment

Buy With Confidence

  • Free Shipping

    Get FREE shipping on qualifying orders! Any order $150+ with a shipping address in the contiguous US will receive the option for free ground shipping on items sold & shipped by Pyramyd AIR during checkout. Certain restrictions apply.

    Free shipping may not be combined with a coupon unless stated otherwise.

    View Shipping Info

  • Shipping Time Frame

    We work hard to get all orders placed by 12 pm EST out the door within 24 hours on weekdays because we know how excited you are to receive your order. Weekends and holiday shipping times will vary.

    During busy holidays, we step our efforts to ship all orders as fast as possible, but you may experience an additional 1-2 day delay before your order ships. This may also happen if you change your order during processing.

    View Shipping Times

  • Shipping Restrictions

    It's important to know that due to state and local laws, there are certain restrictions for various products. It's up to you to research and comply with the laws in your state, county, and city. If you live in a state or city where air guns are treated as firearms you may be able to take advantage of our FFL special program.

    U.S. federal law requires that all airsoft guns are sold with a 1/4-inch blaze orange muzzle or an orange flash hider to avoid the guns being mistaken for firearms.

    View Shipping Restrictions

  • Expert Service and Repair

    Get the most out of your equipment when you work with the expert technicians at Pyramyd AIR. With over 25 years of combined experience, we offer a range of comprehensive in-house services tailored to kickstart your next adventure.

    If you're picking up a new air gun, our team can test and tune the equipment before it leaves the warehouse. We can even set up an optic or other equipment so you can get out shooting without the hassle. For bowhunters, our certified master bow technicians provide services such as assembly, optics zeroing, and full equipment setup, which can maximize the potential of your purchase.

    By leveraging our expertise and precision, we ensure that your equipment is finely tuned to meet your specific needs and get you ready for your outdoor pursuits. So look out for our services when shopping for something new, and let our experts help you get the most from your outdoor adventures.

    View Service Info

  • Warranty Info

    Shop and purchase with confidence knowing that all of our air guns (except airsoft) are protected by a minimum 1-year manufacturer's warranty from the date of purchase unless otherwise noted on the product page.

    A warranty is provided by each manufacturer to ensure that your product is free of defect in both materials and workmanship.

    View Warranty Details

  • Exchanges / Refunds

    Didn't get what you wanted or have a problem? We understand that sometimes things aren't right and our team is serious about resolving these issues quickly. We can often help you fix small to medium issues over the phone or email.

    If you need to return an item please read our return policy.

    Learn About Returns

Get FREE shipping on qualifying orders! Any order $150+ with a shipping address in the contiguous US will receive the option for free ground shipping on items sold & shipped by Pyramyd AIR during checkout. Certain restrictions apply.

Free shipping may not be combined with a coupon unless stated otherwise.

View Shipping Info

Text JOIN to 91256 and get $10 OFF Your Next $50+ Order!

* By providing your number above, you agree to receive recurring autodialed marketing text msgs (e.g. cart reminders) to the mobile number used at opt-in from Pyramyd AIR on 91256. Reply with birthday MM/DD/YYYY to verify legal age of 21+ in order to receive texts. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Msg frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. See Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy.