Duck archery is not the same as duck hunting. This is a Pordenone moment I will never forget – in actuality short Distraction et Sport à Batavia (1909), the residents of what is now call Jakarta make the most of their leisure time by pursuing a variety of mostly healthy exploits. But really, I can see no justification, nor explanation for why a round of archery needs to be enlivened by affixing live poultry to the target. As my good man Peter tweeted at the time: “One right in the neck, yeesh.” Sensitive viewers should be aware that animal cruelty abounds in silent cinema – the most notable, and egregious, example is Edison’s notorious Electrocuting an Elephant. The most poignant fictional example is perhaps the poor horse in Eisenstein’s October. (from http://silentlondon.co.uk/2015/01/23/10-disgusting-moments-in-silent-cinema/)

Trophy
Trophy

Missing 411: The Hunted
Missing 411: The Hunted

Tree Stand Safety
Tree Stand Safety

Kaali Goes for Seal Hunting
Kaali Goes for Seal Hunting

Le peuple de l'aigle et moi
Le peuple de l'aigle et moi

The Last Wilderness
The Last Wilderness

Hitler's Jurassic Monsters
Hitler's Jurassic Monsters

Natsik Hunting
Natsik Hunting

The Hunters
The Hunters

Wilderness Calling
Wilderness Calling

Cree Hunters of Mistassini
Cree Hunters of Mistassini
Wolf Hunting in Russia
Wolf Hunting in Russia