Hi Christy,
Thanks for a wonderful little post and a "snapshot" of your interests. I have eaten road kill most of my life, and there was a time, as a child, that if I did not trap, hunt, and scavenge, there was not going to be any meat on the table (or much of anything else.) As you are understanding more, this is not a main stream topic (and you did post in the correct place) for most folks. I use the little bodies I find in our
compost at minimum, as rotting on the side of the road seems disrespectful, and it draws in other scavengers that often get killed themselves. Now they all follow me to the compost. Its funny, Ravens are so smart that if they are of a local clan, they know where I am going and meet me there...you just have to love Ravens...there is no way not to if you are tied to the Earth at all.
As for your transition into hunting, try getting your trappers license. Trapping (which I have done as much or perhaps more than ambush or stalk hunting) is a wonderful way to learn you pray species behavior, and if you live trap, you can always choose to let them go. If you haven't taken any primitive arts classes, I would recommend you do so, as this could open up an entirely new world of friends and skill sets.
Regards,
j