Jake Dirkse. Mrs. Kline. April 2, 2017. Honors English

2).With 12.5 million hunters in the United States, it seems as though most families have a reason to support hunting rights in country. Safety is a top propriety; new younger hunters are now required to pass a gun hunting safety class. The safety class deals with such issues as proper handling of a firearm, and safety issues and how one must never point a gun at anything that the hunter does not want to kill.“The hunter education course instills in students the knowledge and skill to be a responsible and safe hunter. The basic course consists of 10 lessons during a minimum of 10 hours. Students learn how hunting accidents are caused and how they can be prevented. Hunter responsibility and safety are stressed throughout the classes, which consist of lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, practical exercises, and individual study and activity assignments” (Wisconsin department of natural resources, 2009, p.1). Hunting is also important to the economy of the country in 2006, [125 million hunters entered the woods spending $22.9 billion that would have not went into the economy without hunting. Total cost of hunting equipment for hunting was $10.7 Billion](“2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation,” 2006). Which would not have went to local business without hunting. Hunting is not just a pastime in the United States; it is big business

It may be safe to assume that some Americans view hunting as being barbaric. This may be due to the fact that our society is not one that relies on this method for survival anymore. Most Americans acquire their food through a local grocery store which gets their food from farmers who grow vegetables and raise domesticated livestock. In the recent decades, hunting has been portrayed more as a “sport” than as a means for survival. It would appear that the meaning behind hunting has been lost and with it people’s idea that it is meant to be helpful.

Hunting is a common activity all around the world, and if performed properly, can have many benefits to us and the rest of the planet. The art of hunting has been around since the beginning of time. Living off of the land used to be a necessity across the world, until the mass production of food came along. In America, people do not usually need to hunt to survive. However, the population of animal species needs to be controlled. Too many of one type of animal can cause a drastic change to any ecosystem. Food supplies decline quickly, leaving many animals without food. Hunting can help keep the population of a group of animals at a good number, making the lives of the other

Many people have misconceptions about hunting. One such misconception is that hunting is easy and any person can go sit in the woods and wait for an animal to cross the hunter’s path. However, people who believe this are sorely mistaken. Hunting is not just sitting in the woods with a rifle; there are many other aspects that must be considered. An individual must have all preparations complete, purchase or gather the equipment needed, and know what to listen for while in the woods.

In America, deer are an animal hunted widely throughout our country. Each winter citizens have mixed emotions about the sport. Some say its barbaric and cruel, while others argue that it’s beneficial and useful. Although people may say hunting is cruel and barbaric, have they ever thought about the upsides to be gained from hunting? While this is a topic that can be argued viciously back and forth, I believe hunters win the argument. Deer hunting keeps the population down, protects farmers’ crops, boosts economic sales, betters a person’s mental health, and teaches lifelong lessons on respect. These are just a few of the amazing benefits that can be gained from hunting.

Big game trophy hunting is flat out one of the worst kind of violations you can commit as I personally see it. Knowing that humans kill animals just to show off or either claiming it as a "sport" is truly a sad situation going on. Big game trophy hunting should be banned because it is an inhumane and dangerous practice, they can possibly be killing endangered species, and wildlife populations immensely begin plummeting. Moreover what people must understand is that animals deserve to live just like us humans

Hunting is a sport that men and women around the world have enjoyed for centuries. However, today there is so much controversy over whether it is ethical or beneficial for animals to be hunted. People who do not support hunting are not aware of the benefits it offers for not only the hunter, but also the animal population. There are hunting seasons, specific types of guns the hunters can use, the time sportsmen can hunt, and many other rules that keep sportsmen from hunting unfairly or overhunting. Sportsmen must buy license and tags to hunt legally, which keeps many people from hunting. The people who go against these regulations face heavy fines and in some cases, jail time. People who do not support hunting probably are not aware that because

Is high fence hunting ethical and fair chase? This is a question that has enticed many avid hunters and non-hunters. High fence hunting is becoming more popular and is most commonly associated with trophy deer hunts, typically with very high prices. First, we must specifically define fair chase and how it does and doesn’t play a role within the argument. Fair chase is “the ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit and taking of any free ranging wild, native North American big game animal in a manner that does not give the hunter an improper advantage over such animals” (The Boone and Crockett Club). What else makes a hunt a fair chase hunt? Some skills commonly practiced by avid hunters such as scouting, tracking, and the preference of a specific location all have fair chase principles. Of course, these common skills can also be used in “unethical” ways to some as well due to growing technology or in this case, a high fence hunting experience. Some hunters also do not see hunting over food plots, bait, or even on islands as fair chase. The most common argument is the statement “high fence hunting is not fair chase nor is it ethical.” It truly is not fair chase nor is it ethical.

Hunting has become a staple of American traditions since the beginning of the first hunter/gatherers, to the Native Americans who have lived in the U.S for millennia, even all the way until present day. Much of today’s society looks at hunting as a cruel activity when in reality it has more of a positive effect on the environment than it does harm. There are an abundance of benefits that come from hunting. Some of the benefits of hunting are: it is the biggest contribution to conserving wildlife, the meat is healthier than commercially produced meat, many jobs are being supported out of hunting, and every hunter wants “to bag” the trophy animal; however, there are a few cons to this, which include poaching and interference by the activist

Hunting is the practice of pursuing wildlife in order to kill it. Individuals who hunt do so for a variety of reasons while wildlife activists oppose hunters’ views and practices. Many people in rural areas of the United States hunt in order to harvest lean, organic, healthy meat for personal consumption. Some individuals hunt because it is tradition and a significant part of their heritage. Others choose to hunt as a means to escape the ins and outs of a chaotic society while taking in the serenity of the great outdoors in a therapeutic manner. Some hunters enjoy hunting for the thrill and the challenge of the chase. Other reasons people hunt include trophy hunting, travel to exotic locations, spending quality time with family and friends, and wildlife conservation. Individuals who are against hunting typically argue that hunting is inhumane and is considered cruelty to animals. Due to the benefits of properly managed ethical hunting, hunting should be legal within the United States.

I think hunting is uncalled for, and the most outrageous thing. Not only are you harming animals who do have the potential and the right to be here, you are also being careless and shooting over what you should shoot. Animal hunting has been around for 2 million years, so I do why it's such an important thing and I understand that we need meat and food to survive, but hurting poor animals isn't the answer. Everyone says it's good to hunt dear because of the population which is huge amounts of dear, but you always will have ignorant people out there that hunt and kill other animals then what they should be hunting. I think that we as people should have to sign a bunch of papers and takes tests to be able to hunt. By stopping all the hunting and killing of animals I believe we can become a better American

In conclusion, I don’t agree with big game hunting because statistics show that non lethal nature viewing benefits more than simply killing animals for money. Not only that, but they kill the animal, only taking the parts they want and leaving the rest to rot. To kill an innocent creature for bragging rights is simple

Animal Use Issues Committee of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies provided a report that states, “Hunting in America is big business, generating more than $67 billion in economic output and more than one million jobs in the United States”(Heath).Hunters are a huge contribution to America’s economy, so much so that it would make a very noticeable negative hit to our economy if hunting were outlawed. This means that hunting is a critical part of many people’s lives and clearly does more good for the nation as a whole than bad. Some may argue that hunting is an expensive and unnecessary sport. While hunting is expensive, but “Economic Importance of Hunting in America” clearly shows that it brings in a large amount of money and is still bringing in more every year. To prevent from losing millions of dollars and taking jobs from thousands of innocent Americans, deer hunting must remain an option, especially for those who have no other

There are many issues and topics that americans disagree about. One of these recent topics is hunting. Hunting is the activity of pursuing wild animals or game, for food or sport. This is a recent issue because some believe this activity is wrong and they do not agree with people using guns to harvest wild animals. These people are called “anti-hunters”. These anti-hunters see hunting as people going out in the wilderness and killing helpless and defenseless animals. On the other end of the spectrum we have the hunters. These people think that hunting is okay and that it in fact actually helps both humans and animals. Hunters want to continue this passion of theirs and do not want it to go away. There are two sides to this argument. One being

There are multiple and personal ways to look at hunting, such as a way to provide life or even a sport. There are also different tactics in hunting, such as high fence, low fence, endangered, poaching and etc. Ethically I believe the means of hunting should purposely be for providing food and resources as needed. "More than 38 million Americans hunt and fish," as stated by nhfday.org. These statistics were in 2012 and records have concluded that the numbers have increased since then making hunting a higher demand. I believe as a hunter you should have a purpose for killing an animal. For example, many hunt for the meat, but you can utilize the rest of the animal for different resources, like bones or antlers being made into knives. Responsible hunters should be defined as respectful to natural resources because hunting provides a way of life and population control.