The Hunting Debate: Looking at the Issues
The hunting debate is an emotional issue in today’s society. The hunting debate is a heated disagreement between those who are advocates of hunting and those who oppose it. The issues and arguments of both sides must be carefully analyzed in order to make a conclusion about hunting. Why do hunters hunt? A survey was conducted in 1997 which asked hunters to give reasons for why they choose to hunt. According to the survey, there are generally four reasons why hunters practice the activity: 1) To socialize with people who share a common interest; 2) To escape from the pressures of urban living; 3) To get away from the routine of the workplace; 4) To procure food. Only ten percent of hunters surveyed said they did it just for trophy animals and/or to get their names in record books (Hammer, Trudy J.). Hunters can be divided into three categories: meat, recreational, and nature hunters. Meat hunters hunt strictly for food. This comprises of nearly half the hunting population. Next, there are recreational hunters. For them, the hunting and outdoor experience is far more important than either killing or procuring food. Recreational hunters account for 38% of all hunters. Finally, there are the nature hunters. This is th
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