The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

You don't mention cleaning and cooking the birds. I assume that you would only bring meticulously cleaned and prepared game into the house. Then, if you plan and prepare a thoughtful meal, including an alternative meat for whoever wants it, you might find your wife's opinion changing.

In our house, the catcher has to clean the fish, and the same for game, although my husband does not hunt much anymore. It makes a big difference to the person who isn't having the fun of the catch (or hunt).