Hunting, a recreational pastime,a way to sustain human life, and an underestimated technique in wildlife conservation, has existed since the dawn man.
Some people in today's culture are split between what they perceive about hunting. Some believe that hunting is a necessity in today's natural realm, especially to help contain the number of one species. but with the other portion of people believing that hunting is inhumane and cruel, even though i believe in sustainable hunting for a majority of the world, both views should be not only examined but extensively respected due to the fact every person, no matter race, net worth or beliefs has the right to believe whatever they so choose to. The example of yellowstone national park during the
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Since their ivory is so very valuable through the black market, it makes them a prime target for not only poachers, but people trying to raise money to support a household in today's third world countries. But what statistics are showing is that african countries who allow regulated hunting have not only a major increase in animal population but also better funds to help support the villages in those third world countries. The reason for better animal population is due to what is called “trophy hunting”. When a person participates in regulated hunting, they are assigned a guide not only to ensure the hunters safety but to help them determine the oldest animal in the herd. sometimes animals can suffer a to a great extent just by aging. A clear example of this are Elephants, which are known to become so old their legs cannot support their weight, and after hours of severe agonizing pain the elephant suffocates under its own weight. This is a clear argument for pro hunting, adding to numerous arguments which explain hunting as a legitimate humane conservation effort. In addition, the economic boost comes from the funding due to regulated hunting, which helps pays for school education for kids,which not only helps fund anti poaching campaigns to reduce the number of animals lost to poaching but also helps pays for school education for local
When a Minnesota dentist killed a prized African lion named "Cecil" he received an onslaught of criticism and reignited the debate concerning big game hunting. Is big game hunting wrong? Should big game hunting continue? Big game hunting has been a very controversial topic for some time and these types of questions are being asked daily. There are a lot of people for it and a lot of people against it. This issue causes a lot of extreme behaviors and ideas by both sides. Those who oppose it believe it to be morally wrong, unfair to the animals and damaging to the environment. Those individuals for it believe that it is the citizens' rights and a way to be involved in the environment. Hunting is the law and shall not be infringed upon. In defense of the hunters' I believe that there are five main issues of concern.
Bass makes some great views and made some great points in this essay. Many of these views I agree with and some I did not. Hunting makes us better human beings and contributes to the success that we have in life. Hunting forces us to use our imagination and give our brains a workout as well as allowing us to cope with the fact that we may not always get what we want. Hunting generates determination as well as confidence that can help us in life and help achieve our goals. I have made many memories with my family while hunting and those memories are some of my favorite. Hunting is something that overtime will change you, but it almost always for the
It is early in the morning; the majestic Elk bugles in the distance. The sun is kissing the tops of the peaks with the most beautiful gold, and painting the clouds rose red. The men and women who enjoy the outdoors whether it is hunting or just hiking help make these types of moments possible. Hunting and the ecosystem is tied closely to conservation of land and animals. The articles of “Hunting and the ecosystem” written by the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department (SDGFP), and “Facts and statistics on wildlife conservation” written by Roger Holmes, director of the Fish and Wildlife, touch on how hunting is important in the environment to keep a good balance in the ecosystem. They also point out how hunters do more than any other organization for wildlife and environment. Our country was created by outdoors men who hunted and they passed their knowledge of the outdoors to their kids. Hunting has worked its way down from the generation and we should learn to “pass it on” Hunting is great for the environment and wildlife and should be preserved for the ages to come.
Hunters often reveal that being in nature provides time to clear the mind. In the woods, there is no rush, no schedule, and no deadlines; nature moves at its own pace. This interaction provides a deep spiritual connection with the land, the wildlife, and our planet. Hunting has been around since the beginning of time and has been in many people 's lives for generations, these are some reasons why people all across America continue to hunt. Hunting has many benefits such as reducing deer related car accidents, controlling deer densities in heavily human populated areas, creates jobs, and feeding and supporting families. Thus, deer hunting is necessary for several reasons.
A social outrage has broken recently amid the scandal of Cecil the Lion’s death. Cecil was illegally hunted and killed by the American dentist Walter Palmer. Since then, it has caused the world to change their minds on the effects of trophy hunting. Succeeding the death of the renowned lion, a recent poll in America displays that on a three to one margin, the respondents said they would rather be tourists in a country that prohibits trophy hunting, instead of one that does not. The debate is ascending as more hunters proudly present their ‘trophy’ on social media. Many nature conservatives and animal protection agencies are raising awareness because of the fact that Cecil died in a meaningless and violent manner.The problem is not only in America, but around the globe. Trophy hunting should be illegal in the world because it is merely killing animals without a meaningful purpose, and it produces harmful effects to the environment.
As hunting is no more a vital means for existence, its neighborhood in our general community is under study. While some need to keep up the time-regarded convention,
It’s a brisk November morning like any other day, but today isn’t any other day, today is the first day of firearm deer season. Shots are going off everywhere like world war three declared on deer. I’m wrapped in every hunting garment I own but winters cold embrace always finds its way in. My cheeks are rosy red and my breath was thick in the air. As I raise my shotgun and pull the trigger, my heart races and my hands shake. As I race after my prize, the sounds of leaves crunching beneath my feet are muffled by the ringing in my ears. I’m walking face to the ground like a hound on a trail and then my eyes caught it, my very first whitetail. I will never forget my first deer and the joy I felt sharing it with my family. Hunting is a passed down tradition for my family and friends. Throughout the world, millions of people participate in the spoils and adventure of the hunt. Hunting has been a pastime since the beginning of man. Hunting is one of those things either you like or you don’t like. It’s hard to explain the joys of hunting ,because it’s something one must experience for his self. Hunting does have laws and regulations you have to abide by. Are hunting regulations benefiting the hunter or the animal? This paper will discuss some of the regulations and laws, types of game, disadvantages of regulations, the pros of regulations, poachers, and ways to preserve wildlife and there habitat.
Have you ever pondered about how amazing and spectacular hunting can really be. The vast selection of weapons and tools every organism uses to catch and force their prey to submit. Not to mention nature’s big game hunters like the king of the jungle, the lion. The nearly incomparable velocity of the cheetah. Even we, the human race, are big game hunters with our camouflage outfits to blend our bodies in with the environment, silence rifles to eliminate our prey without a sound, and many other tools we use for hunting.
Some describe trophy hunting as a game, where hunters choose animals in the wild to hunt down and bring part of the animal body home as a prize or a souvenir, but others describe it as a destruction to the nature of the wild. Trophy hunting has existed ever since the existence of the human race; however, trophy hunting in the history had a different meaning. Instead of hunting for one’s enjoyment or show of strength, human hunts animals for animal body parts that are useful, such as animal skins for clothing, and hunting to protect the village from animals that possess a threat. Hunting animals to protect the village is acceptable similar to other animals on Earth killing others that hold a threat against them. The animals that live in the
Animals are not harvested out of necessity for food, pelts, or medicine. Trophy hunts capitalize on the exploitation and slaughter of wild animals for consumer means. Hunters are often wealthy foreign tourists who do not understand the ecological ramifications of their actions. Thus, trophy hunting is consumer at its finest, satisfying the entertainment needs of wealthy tourists with little regard for wildlife and environmental integrity. Lin summarizes, “most people who argue in favor of hunting are not arguing in favor of trophy hunting–the practice of killing an animal simply to show off its head and pelt. Trophy hunting is, in fact, abhorred by the majority of the public” (Lin). Banning trophy hunting is not an attack on traditional hunting for meat or population control. Rather, trophy hunting is an unethical practice that is not governed by mainstream conservation principles. Many hunters view trophy hunting as a poor and unfair representation of hunting. The negative stigma attached to this outdated practice can impact the manner in which all hunting is viewed. Thus, banning trophy hunting is a point that both conservationist and traditional hunters can unite
One wildlife photographer, Lori Denham, wrote a letter and sent it to 100 game ranchers and hunting organizations. She describes how animals are being hunted down and they can not produce enough to keep their population up. “Whether the killing of African animals is for adrenaline rush, fun, profit, greed, or retaliation, the slaughter has to stop and man has to develop a new mindset through education.” (Denham, Lori. "Letters from Africa." Letter to To Game Ranchers and Hunting Organizations. 09 Oct. 2013. A2A Safari. N.p., 03 Nov. 2014. Web. 13 Apr. 2016.). She expresses to the hunter’s reading the letter that if they could look at it from a conservationist’s point of view then they might could understand the damages they are causing. A ranger named,Raabia Hawa,from Kenya who is part of the Walk With Rangers foundation also wrote a letter to a Mr. Corey Knowlton who had recently been caught poaching in Africa. Ms. Raabia expressed what she has seen first hand in Africa and is deeply concerned for the animals. She tells the hunter that she was just in Tanzania where a black rhino was recently shot. This leaves only 35 black rhinos in that area. “We must only take that which is sustainable and in a way that will not bring harm to the delicate balance of nature.” She explains to the hunter.(Hawa, Raabia. "Walk with Rangers." Letter to An American Hunter. 23 Jan. 2014. Kenyan
I should receive a passing grade in this class because I can write now. Not just an exaggeration, but after another semester of English I finally feel confident that can write. Three of the reasons behind my confidence is I learned, I experienced and best of all I repeated. These three values helped prepare me for what is in store in English 1302 and here is why.
Hunting as a whole is a very controversial topic to talk about. Depending on the person you talk to they can either support this historical sport, or hate the mere mention of the subject. Since the entire subject of hunting can cover such a wide variety of forms, this essay will focus on a specific form of the sport, waterfowl hunting. Firstly many of the groups say that the sport of hunting is unsafe because of the hunter using a high velocity firearm ( 10, 12, 20 and 4-10 gauge shotgun). However this simply isn’t true, according to the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) “hunting with a firearm is the third safest sport when compared to 28 other popular sports, with a lower
Bass, Rick. “Why I Hunt.” The McGraw-Hill Reader Issues across the Disciplines. 11th Edition. Gilbert Muller. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.
The body structure and overall appearance between an orangoutang, hump back whale, and human are completely different from each others, only having minor similarities. Even though humans and other species of animals only contain a few number of similarities, the similarities that they do share are significant similarities. Such similarities include, the man who put them on this Earth, the presence of a spirit, and a reason for them to be living on this Earth. These are hug similarities. Some similarities and differences have bigger impacts on the actual difference between species then other similarities and differences. Skin color, eye color, having hair, fur, quills, or feathers may create physical differences between species but create no spiritual differences. Exemplary human beings such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X taught the american population that the color of a species does not make that species different. With the different movements that the american population went through, the population should have learned the life lesson that all beings on this Earth are equal. Killing a dog, killing a human, killing a whale should all have equal consequences. Hunting and any other type of recreational killing of animals do have positive effects. Hunting is needed to control populations of certain animals, but hunting is controlled and requires licensing in order for any killing to happen. Without licensing or paying attention to which species is being killed, i.e., poaching, then animals that are equal to humans are being killed for no justifiable reasoning. This is not right. Humans were taught better then this. “According to the best estimates, the illegal wildlife trade has a value of $7.8 — $10 billion per year, a figure which puts it [sic] the top 5 largest illicit transnational activities worldwide, along with counterfeiting and