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    Samantha Shields 952673863 ENGL 030 001 Dr. Aaron Mauro 3 December 2014 Solving White-Tailed Deer Overabundance With Hunting and Sterilization In the past few decades, white-tailed deer populations in North America have increased drastically. Due to some relief in predation—in correlation with changes in the environment—deer populations in many zones meet or exceed 10 deer per square kilometer, which is a much higher ratio than in the 1960’s and 1970’s (Côté 116). With an overabundance of deer,

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    Trophy hunting is beneficial towards wildlife conservations. Trophy hunting is beneficial because, it provides a financial income for locals and to keep the wildlife conservations running. Also, hunting the problematic animals is more beneficial for the surrounding species in these conservations. Lastly, an economic value towards the wildlife has also been developed, so that the locals have a larger incentive to not hunt or harm the species and the surrounding wildlife that can further grow the wildlife

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    important question asked today by humans is if hunting should be allowed. Hunting is a very controversial topic with some saying it is a fun recreational activity that helps the environment, and others saying it is inhumane and endangers some animal populations. To a certain population of people, hunting is a fun and active sport that lets people bond between each other by providing entertainment and supplying jobs to people to support their personal lives. Hunting is a pretty popular sport with 6 percent

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    The debate on trophy hunting is a very controversial topic; some are for it, while some are against it. However, the fact that a Newsela article reported that “Between 2005 and 2010, hunting trophy fees generated approximately $11 million” shows many believe trophy hunting is a positive business and why it should be allowed. A few other reasons why includes it helps to provide money for local communities, and its already legal in africa and should continue to be. To begin with, money brought in

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    The dispute of a ban on trophy hunting has always found its way to the surface. Scrolling through social media and viewing a picture of a trophy, especially of one enrolled on the endangered species list, brings outrage to those observing. Those who come across the news are quick to show their lack of agreement, for it could drive the wildlife into further extinction. Despite the fear of loss proceeds to wildlife habitats and local communities, trophy hunting should have a ban because it has been

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    nearby. One of the most common things talked about is the economy, for example in Africa when the population expands so does the land which is why the government sets aside land for animals protection. To begin with, trophy hunting should not be allowed because trophy hunting can be harmful to endangered species. According to Junior Scholastic it states that “Africa has lost up to 60% of its large wild life.” The text also states that

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    Hunting is Ethical The sport of hunting boosts America’s economy by millions of dollars. Hunting also helps to sustain healthy wildlife populations and prevents disease. Hunters will pay big money for big game, which leads to big conservation. Hunting benefits wildlife through conservation, and it can be a vital management tool. Last night two-thirds of the people on earth went to bed hungry. The government puts millions of people on the poverty sector and the best way for them to put food on the

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    In Chapter 7, hunting is a very common theme and it is proved that within everyone, there is a desire to hunt and feel empowered. When Jack, his hunters, and Ralph went hunting, a big boar came out of nowhere, which could have killed them all, until Ralph stepped in, striking the boar with his spear before it did any harm. “‘I hit him’ said Ralph again, ‘and the spear stuck in a bit.’ He felt the need of witness. [...] ‘I hit him all right. The spear stuck in. I wounded him!’ He stunned himself in

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    Food. Clothing. Conservation. Entertainment. All valid reasons to hunt that have evolved greatly over the years. Hunting has served a tremendous role in the progress of man. Without hunting, people would still be living in caves and strictly eating plants. Starting in prehistoric times, hunting has been a crucial activity practiced by Native Americans and other early Americans while steadily transforming into the large hobby that it is today. Anthropologist Professor Henry Bunn of Wisconsin discovered

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    love with the sport of hunting. My love for hunting started when my dad took me with him for the first time when I was five. As we sat in the cold, dark forest, my young mind could not be any more excited as I took in the sights, smells and sounds the forest offered to me. That particular hunt we did not get lucky enough to harvest a deer, probably due to the fact that I could not keep still, but I did not care I loved the placidity the forest provided to a hunter. Hunting had become a major part

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