November 21, 2009
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'Hunting For Bambi' Not A Hoax

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July 2003
Erin Ferdinand Utne.com 
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Five weeks ago, Real Men Outdoor Productions launched a live version of 'Hunting For Bambi,' at a cost of $6,000 per player, which includes a non-refundable $2,500 deposit. Mr. Burdick reports having catered to clients from France, Germany, Australia, England, Canada, and Japan. Although he couldn't confirm the exact number of men who have played to date, he did concur that sales of the game are in the double-digits. According to the KLAS web site, the company has 'hosted 18 Bambi hunts' as of July 18.

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A former magazine publisher (Florida's House & Home, and Tahoe's The Perfect Wedding Source), Burdick has unexpectedly made 'Hunting For Bambi' a full-time job. When asked whether or not he plans to expand the business to include both male and female hunters and prey, he admits that he's open to anyone, 'as long as they're of age and legal.' He doubts, however, that women will ever register to hunt, as they are 'too practical' about spending their money.

In defending his product, Mr. Burdick noted that paintball is a sport that is legal in Nevada -- even for children to play; the only difference is that in his game, 'one of the participants is naked.' Furthermore, all gaming occurs on private property that is outside the public's view. The video furnished to each client is neither sold nor distributed, and is solely for the client's private use. Mr. Burdick believes that 'Hunting For Bambi' is merely a 'humorous parody,' in which time-honored hunting traditions like yelling 'what a rack' and 'I want to mount her,' when capturing the kill, are funniest when applied to naked women.

Mr. Burdick had to take another call before I had the opportunity to ask him my final question: why is shooting women socially acceptable, when 'hunting' for other minorities, such as a gay/lesbian/bi-sexual/transgender persons, or people of color would be considered a hate crime?

Something tells me that if there were ever a market for such a game, he'd be happy to meet the demand.

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