Hunting: Is it moral?If you disapprove of hunters, or think killing animals is wrong, we ask you to re-evaluate your stance. Hunting today in the United States is a carefully managed exercise that benefits both the hunters and the hunted. Sure, it might be great to turn the clock back a few centuries to where man's impact on wildlife was minimal -- and game management meant managing to bring home dinner -- but that's just not possible.
American sportsmen have contributed more than $19 billion dollars to habitat improvement and wildlife conservation, and it was sportsmen who helped bring turkey, deer, antelope and other species back to their current abundance.
Next time you enjoy a hike through a state forest or game land, remember that the hunting licenses sold in your state make it possible to preserve that wilderness for all to enjoy.
But enough lecturing. You're entitled to your opinion. Should you wish to learn more, try this site.
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