3/1/2006: Poisoned elephants die

[xoxoxoBruce]

I could grab a semi automatic rifle, walk into the woods, and slaughter deer for nothing but fun and be praised as a great sportsman.

Praised as a great sportsman? No. Accepted as a hunter? Yes.
Because;
It's legal.
You're killing one.
You're not killing babies
Deer are more than abundant.
Presumably,either you or someone else would eat it. Although that's not required, it is expected.