I can give back to my subculture by hopefully eliminating some of the stereotypes of deer hunters. I also hope to maybe encourage people to hunt or enhance their knowledge about what deer hunting is all about. I hope that people will read my mini-ethnography and realize the importance of hunting. People need to understand that it is not just about going out into a wood and killing a deer. There are more important truths and values to deer hunting than just the killing aspect of it. I hope I can give back to my community by encouraging the donation of venison (deer meat) to the hungry. If maybe deer hunters knew that they could donate venison to the hungry, then a lot of people would be fed instead of having tons of meat go to waste.
This mini-ethnography has greatly improved my research skills. I have learned how to use a lot of useful tools to be able to complete this assignment. I have also learned interviewing skills, and become more sociable around people that I have never talked to before. I also hope I have improved the classes’ knowledge about the sport of deer hunting, and maybe changed the minds of people who think hunting is wrong.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Week 6 Posting Brody Carter
Schuh, Dwight. “To Hunt or Not to Hunt.” Bowhunter. 18 February 2009.
http://www.bowhunter.com/editorial/tohunt/#cont
This article is about how the media can persuade people’s opinions about deer hunting. Some of the media only provides one view of hunting, and the more common view is from the non hunter. This article also explains the ignorance that people have about deer hunting. The writers and readers who agree may not have any personal experience, and form bias about deer hunting whether they know what it really means to hunt deer.
I am going to use this in my mini-ethnography when I am talking about the non hunters view on hunting. This provides great proof that people who really do not know anything about hunting form bias from what they see or hear from the media, friends, or other sources. I believe that this will be helpful because it gives specific instances when the media has only given one person’s view of hunting and how bad it is.
Elliot, Matthew. “Deer Hunting More Than Killing; Residents See Many Benefits.”
The Northwest Missourian. 28 September 2006. 18 February 2009
http://media.www.nwmissourinews.com/media/storage/paper1032/news/2006/09/28/CommunityNews/Deer-Hunting.More.Than.Killing.Residents.See.Many.Benefits-2312233.shtml
This article is about how deer hunting is not just a sport, but a way of conservation. Hunting is the best way to manage a population of animals. If there were not any deer hunters, the deer could become disease and become extinct and possibly cause disease in other habitat. It is a cheap and great way to control populations. The government could spend thousands to try to control a population or they can allow hunting and control the population and the money of tags and ammunition for conservation practices. Deer hunting is a win-win situation.
I am going to use this in my mini-ethnography when I talk about the benefits of hunting. I am going to state that hunting is the best way of conservation of deer populations. Also that money from licenses, ammunition, and other hunting supplies can go towards for better conservation and providing habitat. Although harvesting a huge buck or any deer can be rewarding, but being out the in the peaceful woods where there are no worries is the real reward.
http://www.bowhunter.com/editorial/tohunt/#cont
This article is about how the media can persuade people’s opinions about deer hunting. Some of the media only provides one view of hunting, and the more common view is from the non hunter. This article also explains the ignorance that people have about deer hunting. The writers and readers who agree may not have any personal experience, and form bias about deer hunting whether they know what it really means to hunt deer.
I am going to use this in my mini-ethnography when I am talking about the non hunters view on hunting. This provides great proof that people who really do not know anything about hunting form bias from what they see or hear from the media, friends, or other sources. I believe that this will be helpful because it gives specific instances when the media has only given one person’s view of hunting and how bad it is.
Elliot, Matthew. “Deer Hunting More Than Killing; Residents See Many Benefits.”
The Northwest Missourian. 28 September 2006. 18 February 2009
http://media.www.nwmissourinews.com/media/storage/paper1032/news/2006/09/28/CommunityNews/Deer-Hunting.More.Than.Killing.Residents.See.Many.Benefits-2312233.shtml
This article is about how deer hunting is not just a sport, but a way of conservation. Hunting is the best way to manage a population of animals. If there were not any deer hunters, the deer could become disease and become extinct and possibly cause disease in other habitat. It is a cheap and great way to control populations. The government could spend thousands to try to control a population or they can allow hunting and control the population and the money of tags and ammunition for conservation practices. Deer hunting is a win-win situation.
I am going to use this in my mini-ethnography when I talk about the benefits of hunting. I am going to state that hunting is the best way of conservation of deer populations. Also that money from licenses, ammunition, and other hunting supplies can go towards for better conservation and providing habitat. Although harvesting a huge buck or any deer can be rewarding, but being out the in the peaceful woods where there are no worries is the real reward.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Box #18 Brody Carter
At an archery shop, you may think that the focal point may be found on the shooting range. After all that is why majority of the customers come in, to shoot their bows. The two times that I have been to my field site since given this assignment, I have found that this is not the focal point of the archery shop. In fact the focal point I have noticed is the main counter. As you walk in through the door you are on the side of the main counter. With glass tops on the counter you can see new products or various expensive products. After about fifteen feet of counter, the counter top makes a 90 degree angle left to form the front of the counter. Behind this counter is where the employees sit or work. If they are working on something behind the counter, they can easily still talk to people to show them how to do things or just to socialize. Above the counter is about 25 bows for sale. I think these bows attract the customers to the counter where the employees can talk and discuss the bows or any other hunting related topic. People are always drawn to the shiny, new, expensive bows. Also there are 9 chairs that line the counter where people can sit down. These seats are always occupied. The owners usually sit on the opposite side talking to the customers about the new bows, stories of bows, or stories of hunting. Since these are the only seats in the shop people tend to congregate around the counter.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
In-Class Writing Feb. 12 Brody Carter
This past summer I went to Myrtle Beach. This was the second time I had ever been there. When we first arrived at our three tower hotel it was about midnight. The first smell that came to me was the salt from the sea. I think the smell penetrated everyone in the car because as soon as this brilliant relaxing smell came to us we all were wide awake after driving 13 hours. We get into the main lobby with marble floors, marble counter-tops, and a water fountain in the middle of the floor. I can hear a loud sound system playing by the pool deck, so me and my sister go and check it out. To our surprise they had a large dance floor, and a DJ playing music. With palm trees all along the fence, tiki torches lit, and Caribbean music playing it seemed like we were in paradise. When we woke up the next morning I went to the balcony to view the ocean. I opened up the door and heard waves crashing, kids laughing, and Caribbean music playing. Every time it seemed a wave crashed the scent of salt water rushed to me. The white beautiful sand looked like it never came to an end. There were two swimming pools and a lazy river in the shape of an eight. From our floor the tubes for the lazy river looked like blue donuts. I can feel the sun's rays penetrating my skin already, and the humidity sticking to me.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Feb. 12 Post Brody Carte
I think in order to finish my mini-ethnography I need to do a little more time in my field site. I have only been there once since this assignment was given. During my visit I interviewed one person. I was there more for observation. I need to interview some more people so I can get a wide variety of people who belong to my sub cultural. I also would like to do some more observing. I observed a lot my first time there, and got a lot of great information and details. I do believe that I should observe some more so that I can get a better feel for the place and see how people react on a regular basis. As far as research goes I have found little research over my topic. I really hope that I can find some more research. I have not been to the Bracken Library yet, so I am hoping that they will have some sort of information. Most of my research has been on the internet, and the stuff that I have found has helped a lot. I do believe that I am on a good track, and am feeling confident with what I have and my plan for the rest of my final project.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Box #15 Revised
My grandpa's larger, heavy duty Dodge Ram is a place that still reminds of certain sensory details. The navy blue, metallic truck was what he picked me up in everyday from school when I was little. As soon as I got in, a rich, potent smell quickly came to my nose. This smell was from his expensive cologne that he wears. Also mixed in with this potent smell is a hint of minty, winterfresh Life Saver breath ment. The twos combination creates a brilliant essence, that I can still imagine today of the smell. My grandpa also always had a cassette tape playing in the background. The rude but hilarious humor of Roy D. Mercer was the always chosen cassette tape my grandpa had in the player. With the cursing, rude comments, and smoker sounding breath, my grandpa always found every skit hilarious as so did I.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Box #15 Brody Carter
When I think of a place that brings a lot of sensory detail to memory I think of my grandpa’s truck. He used to pick me up every day from school and I would go back to his house until my mom got off of work. He drove a navy blue Dodge Ram. His truck was an extended cab. I would always like to ride in the back seat in the seat that folds down like an airplane seat. The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of his truck is the smell that was in it. He used to always wear a lot of cologne. I do not remember the exact brand of cologne that he wore, but if I smelt it to this day I would remember the exact smell of it. Also in the mixture of cologne was he always used to chew on Life Saver mints. The flavor he would always chew on was winterfresh. I cannot say that the mixture of cologne and mints was pleasant, but it is a distinctive scent that I will remember for the rest of my life.
My grandpa also would have the heat turn all the way up. He could be sweating, and never turned down the heat. Another detail that I will always remember is the sound of the radio. He rarely ever listened to the actual radio, but he did listen to cassette tapes. The only tape that I can ever remember listening to was Roy D. Mercer. I don’t know if people know who he is, but he was a comedian would do prank phone calls. One of the key lines that he would always say is, “well how big of a boy are you?” My grandpa would then burst into laughter at the pranks this man would play on people. It didn’t matter how many times he had heard it, my grandpa would laugh until he almost would cry.
My grandpa also would have the heat turn all the way up. He could be sweating, and never turned down the heat. Another detail that I will always remember is the sound of the radio. He rarely ever listened to the actual radio, but he did listen to cassette tapes. The only tape that I can ever remember listening to was Roy D. Mercer. I don’t know if people know who he is, but he was a comedian would do prank phone calls. One of the key lines that he would always say is, “well how big of a boy are you?” My grandpa would then burst into laughter at the pranks this man would play on people. It didn’t matter how many times he had heard it, my grandpa would laugh until he almost would cry.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Dogtown: Z Boys
1. I believe that the film is an ethnographic study and a work of entertainment. By filming the interviews and the past skateboarding, viewers are completely outsiders. Even people who were not locals were outsiders. It was a totally different style of skating. It was also entertainment. The music and some of the interviews that were not informal really locked in me as a viewer.
2. The interview subjects were the actual Z Boys. Also Zephyr Team and some of the photographers. They are important because they tell you exactly how it was, and they didn’t care if it was the wrong way of saying it. They do go along with the story. When they talked about surfing is was more of the hardcore surfers then to skateboarding it was the original skaters.
3. Some of the attitudes are they don’t care what people think. They are rebels and that they will skate anywhere they want. Also they are punks; if an outsider came in they would throw stuff at them.
4. The structure of the movie was a documentary. It started from the original days, and moved in chronographic order. It really does help understand the subculture because you can see how it has evolved.
5. I viewed skateboarders as punks and rebels. I believe that if I was back in those days yes my stereotypes would hold true, but I really don’t think as much now.
6. I do trust the filmmaker because he had interviews with some of the actual skateboarders. I really enjoyed the movie and thought that it was really interesting and would like to watch the rest. The piece was constructed as a documentary.
2. The interview subjects were the actual Z Boys. Also Zephyr Team and some of the photographers. They are important because they tell you exactly how it was, and they didn’t care if it was the wrong way of saying it. They do go along with the story. When they talked about surfing is was more of the hardcore surfers then to skateboarding it was the original skaters.
3. Some of the attitudes are they don’t care what people think. They are rebels and that they will skate anywhere they want. Also they are punks; if an outsider came in they would throw stuff at them.
4. The structure of the movie was a documentary. It started from the original days, and moved in chronographic order. It really does help understand the subculture because you can see how it has evolved.
5. I viewed skateboarders as punks and rebels. I believe that if I was back in those days yes my stereotypes would hold true, but I really don’t think as much now.
6. I do trust the filmmaker because he had interviews with some of the actual skateboarders. I really enjoyed the movie and thought that it was really interesting and would like to watch the rest. The piece was constructed as a documentary.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Week 4 Brody Carter
I have come to the conclusion that no matter where I go and talk to deer hunters, that they share same passion that I have in deer hunting. I recently went to Michigan to snowboard, and I was sitting in the lodge there was an older man that had a camouflage hat on. As a coincidence I too had on a camouflage hat on. Sure enough he sat down right beside me, and we talked about deer hunting as if we have known each other for years. As I have talked to him I learned that he was from that area of Michigan I was in, and he went on to tell me about this year of deer hunting. I think if you went anywhere that you can hunt whitetail deer that you can find a diehard hunter. It doesn’t matter if they hunt in Texas or in Indiana there is something to the sport that attracts people, and its addicting. All diehard deer hunters share the same passion of going out, and trying to harvest an animal that they may have been trying to harvest for years or maybe for the first time. I don’t think geography has anything to with it, but I do believe that maybe in city limits you will not find as many hunters as you would in the suburbs or country.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Box #12 Brody Carter
American
White male
Attend a University
To have a vehicle
Have a roof over my head
To work
Have a meal card to swipe whenever I want
Live in a city where crime is not an issue
To have extra spending money
To be healthy
To be able to do whatever I want to do (legally)
I have noticed that I have a lot of privelages, and I could probably go on and on about privelages. A lot of these privelages will play a part in my research of my subculture. First off being a white male. People usually do not think of African Americans as hunters, and when they usually hear of them talking about guns they may first think of them shooting someone. Also i have the privelage to have a vehicle. This maybe one of the most important privelage. How am I going to go to a culture site without a vehicle. I am also allowed to go into this culture site and ask to interview people without having to worry about breaking a law doing so. Some countries you would maybe not be able to go into a place and ask for an interview. I am also privelaged to be able to attend Ball State University. I would not be exploring a subculture and learning about how stereotypes come into play if I was not attending this college. Living in Muncie, I feel pretty safe. I have lived here my whole life so I am not worried about a crime being commited on me. If I maybe asked the wrong person for an interview or if I offended someone I don't really have to worry about someone coming after me.
White male
Attend a University
To have a vehicle
Have a roof over my head
To work
Have a meal card to swipe whenever I want
Live in a city where crime is not an issue
To have extra spending money
To be healthy
To be able to do whatever I want to do (legally)
I have noticed that I have a lot of privelages, and I could probably go on and on about privelages. A lot of these privelages will play a part in my research of my subculture. First off being a white male. People usually do not think of African Americans as hunters, and when they usually hear of them talking about guns they may first think of them shooting someone. Also i have the privelage to have a vehicle. This maybe one of the most important privelage. How am I going to go to a culture site without a vehicle. I am also allowed to go into this culture site and ask to interview people without having to worry about breaking a law doing so. Some countries you would maybe not be able to go into a place and ask for an interview. I am also privelaged to be able to attend Ball State University. I would not be exploring a subculture and learning about how stereotypes come into play if I was not attending this college. Living in Muncie, I feel pretty safe. I have lived here my whole life so I am not worried about a crime being commited on me. If I maybe asked the wrong person for an interview or if I offended someone I don't really have to worry about someone coming after me.
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