Blooding is the practice of smearing an animal's blood on one's face after killing the animal while hunting.
An article on the practice in British royal family says "Spreading blood on a person’s face is an ancient ritual performed to celebrate a hunter’s first successful kill."[1] The ritual of blooding continues today, among hunters -- especially upon children.[2]
Controversy
editAs far back as 1914, humanitarian and animal rights campaigner Henry Stephens Salt said there are no more “loathesome” traditions in bloodsports than blooding.[3]
In the news
editThe blooding of a 13-year-old American boy was in the news in September 2024.[4]
Risks
editScott Durham, a scientist studying deer, has said: "... it’s theoretically possible that one of a few neurological viral diseases could be contracted if an infected deer’s blood came in contact" with a human's skin.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Vanamee, Norman (November 23, 2023). "Why Did Prince William Have Blood Wiped On His Face in The Crown?". Town & Country (magazine). Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Dubuc, Don (2024). "The Blooding Rite -- Why Do We Do It?". Don Dubuc the Outdoorsguy. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
I had seen enough hunters, mostly kids, who after killing their first deer get smeared with blood from their prey to know the drill. Some went willingly;
- ^ Black, Glen (January 11, 2023). "Prince Harry's new book talks about the most 'loathesome' tradition in bloodsports". Protect the Wild. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
Even as far back as 1914, humanitarian and animal rights campaigner Henry Salt said there are no more "loathesome" traditions in bloodsports.
- ^ Amy, Jeff; Martin, Jeff (September 5, 2024). "Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on multiple charges". PBS News. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
He described a photo on his cellphone from a recent hunting trip with his son: 'You see him with blood on his cheeks from shooting his first deer.'
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