From the Deer Ear Ritual and hunting taboos, as well as from the background to many myths and stories, you may find that the hunting spirit of the Bunun is one of gratitude to nature, of sharing the resources of the mountain forests with all creatures. It is not based only on what is good for people, taking at will what they want by relying on superior power.
從打耳祭、打獵禁忌以及許多神話故事的背後都可以發現，布農人狩獵精神呈現的是對自然的感謝，以及山林資源的共享，而不是只以人類的利益出發，憑強勢的地位恣意取用。