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PSA On Hunting With Respect

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The image I chose was a PSA on hunting with respect. The author of this image is not known but the image was found on pinterest. However what is known is, the author is a hunter who treats every animal he kills with respect. When many people see the image displayed in the PSA they may just see an antler and a knife, but I see a deeper meaning. I chose this image because I am an avid hunter and this PSA matches up very closely with my views on hunting ethics. I believe every animal should be treated with respect. Many people who don’t hunt have a hard time understanding this concept. This PSA is a great way to show others what goes through a hunter’s head. This image is truly a strong symbol because while there is blood and a dead animal in the picture, there is a caption which states, “The truth is… I’m always saddened when I kill an animal. It’s not remorse I feel, I know why I’m a hunter. It’s out of respect.” This is a strong emotional argument. Even though the target audience might not be hunters, it is still easy to follow the logic behind this PSA. While this hunter does not think killing an animal is wrong, he still has a deep respect for the animals which are being harvested. An ethical argument also goes along with this image because this image is showing the deeper side of hunting. The act of hunting is not all …show more content…

There is a strong bond that forms between a hunter and prey which can only be described as a form of respect which is the basis of this ad. Hunting with respect for life values self-control and views hunting as a sacred institution instead of a trophy sport. Many times, if a hunter chooses to hunt with respect for life, they will participate in hunter safety classes, put extra effort in hunt preparation and check the quality of their hunting equipment. This ad attempts to convince the reader that the best way to hunt, is to hunt with respect for

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