Hello folks, my name is Liam. I'm pretty new to the world of hunting after becoming increasingly interested in obtaining my own animal protein and wild meat as a more ethical and environmentally sensitive alternative to the use of domesticated animals for food. I was gifted a .22 air rifle and now shoot rabbits (or try to!) at the farm where I work in South Devon. It's been quite a journey to suddenly be responsible for taking the lives of living breathing beings, and it's moved me quite strongly to consider my own mortality & place in the vast web of life here on earth. I've also begun to go out accompanying my friend on deer stalks and have now witnessed 3 deer kills (two fallow and a red deer hind). Thanks for having me on the forum! Warm wishes to you all. Liam.