Former Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem posted photos to Instagram Monday of a huge elk she harvested during archery season in Wyoming.
\n\nThe post included text wherein Noem said, “Finally had a little time to post a few pictures of my archery elk. Super fun hunt with Patrick, Randy, Jason, and Taylor. The strategy and work paid off and I’m so grateful for their help and friendship.”
\n\nThe New York Post noted that while the bulk of responses to her post were positive, “some Instagram commenters took Noem to task for killing the animal.”
\n\nFor example, one IG user posted, “You killed a beautiful animal, wow what a hero.”
\n\nAnother IG user wrote, “Do you think this is a great work? Are you heartless???”
\n\nNoem responded to the naysayers by writing, “For those of you who choose to be ignorant and uninformed and critical, of course this beautiful animal will nourish our family and many others we will share with.”
\n\nShe continued, “These majestic animals are incredible and I’ve so loved learning their ways from my father, sharing memories in the mountains with him and my brothers and now my friends. Shame on you who desecrate and don’t…
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