...Since the beginning of man, we have hunted. We hunted for food and for supplies. More and more recently, though, people have been saying that hunting should be stopped. Today, fewer and fewer people hunt. People should hunt because it prevents overpopulation, stops environment destruction, and it supplies food for people. Hunting prevents overpopulation. When too many animals live in the same habitat, the habitat can’t produce enough food for all of the animals. Animals starve and are forced to move to other locations, like cities or towns. “When areas of nature become too over populated with certain animals, like deer, the animals suffer from starvation” (Navajo Code Talkers). Also, when animals are overpopulated in an area, diseases can...
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...Deer hunting is something that a lot of people like to do. It is a time for guys and gals to relax and listen to the outdoors all around. There are too many deer and too many accidents in the midwest. Deer population could be reduced by having a longer shotgun season, so the population can reduce the vehicle accident cost, medical cost, by establishing new ideas on how motorists can avoid vehicle/deer accidents . In 1997 the Virginia Department Of Transportation recorded around 600 crashes between vehicles and deer. Then in 1998 it jumped up to 4000. insurance and law enforcement officials said the actual car deer collisions could be somewhere between 10 and 20 thousand in the United States. Insurance industry estimates there are half a million car deer accidents annually. The average cost an insurance company pays per claim is 2000. (HUNTING TO SOLUTION THE DEER BOOM PG2) In one year 2012, there were 1.29 million deer car collisions and they cost about $4 billion on car repairs. the average costs for the collisions are around $3,305. In this article from Insurance Journal, it states that vehicle deer collisions from july 2011 until june 30,...
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...Hunting is a major sport around the world in many different cultures and countries. When hunting first came about it was to feed your family. Then when railroads started to develop “hunters” were killing bison and other animals because they were in the way of the train. When the train would go down the track and bison were in the way the train would stop and “hunter” would jump out and just unload their guns on the animals. That is not hunting; hunters today are trained to kill animals ethically and are conservationists who assist in managing the population of wildlife to prevent overpopulation; they keep the deer population manageable and they provide food for the hunter. One role of a hunter is to limit the amount of animals in one habitat....
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...Why must humans remain dominant over nature? Man takes so many things from nature and in return gives nothing. People disrespect nature with killing, global warming, and littering, which causes nature to be at a disadvantage. Hunting for game or sport is wrong. The idea of hunting is to make every part of the animal useful. Man causes nature to be at risk through hunting. It is understandable to hunt an animal and eat the meat from the animal, but the "Pros and Cons of Hunting" article says that "Some hunters will kill an animal and not even eat the meat" and that is wrong, it is cruel. During hunting, animals may experience pain and suffering, as if their life is nothing to us. "Pros and Cons of Hunting" also says that "Another con of hunting...
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...get away from it all and enjoy the rustic surroundings of a great hunting vacation? In today’s hectic, hustle and bustle world, who isn’t? At Mountain Creek Ranches Hunting Club, you can enjoy the serenity and quiet of the cool mountain air while experiencing just the right amount of luxury—or rough it on the land. Mountain Creek Ranches Hunting ClubTent Camping When you say you want to get away from it all, that’s exactly what you’ll receive when you choose to camp on your own at Mountain Creek Ranches. There are many sites to choose from and all of them will bring you the peace you’ve come to expect from your nature experience. Of course, there is never a charge for the tent camping sites. RV Sites There are...
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...Have you ever wanted to go on a hunting trip? My sister and I have gotten to have this experience! Our dad came with us because we didn't know how to drive and we were too young to hunt for our self. One of my brothers came too! He came to help us unpack and cook for us. We sometimes called him our "Sherpa." We had lots of fun! Last October, my 11-year-old sister and I got drawn for cow elk tags. We both had to get our hunter safety tags so we could go. We also went to the range a few times to practice aiming. After a little practice, we could hit the bull's eye. When we went hunting, in the morning we had to get up at least by 4 AM when it was still very dark outside. We had to get up at this time so we would get to certain fields before the elk came. I got really tired and slept in the afternoon. Because it was so cold, I had to make sure to dress in layers. When we were on our way...
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...Hunting is here to stay whether you are for or against it. So why not produce extra animals, such as deer, to keep the populations up? Doris Lin wrote an article called “Hunting isn’t the Answer to Animal ‘Pests.” When, in fact, it’s not the entire answer but it is part of the solution. She states that if we just build more fences and stop planting foliage that the deer and bear like, that the animals will stop being “pests.” This is NOT the solution. She also makes the point that we are over producing these animals just so that people can go on with their normal hunting habits. Only her view of it all is that it’s wrong. In my opinion the fact that we are producing more animals is a very smart thing to do. Even though there are many...
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...Waterfowl hunting has been apart of peoples lives throughout North America for many years. Waterfowl hunting became very popular in the the 1800's in order to supply the rapidly increasing population of North America. In order to supply this big of a population with food, market hunters came about. Market hunters had no limits or regulations to follow which allowed them to kill hundreds of waterfowl everyday. Some methods of the market hunters included baiting, live decoys, punt guns, and even net traps; all of which have been outlawed today. Today there are many rules and regulations that must be followed including the use of non-toxic shot and certain licenses. Waterfowl hunting takes years to master and has been around for many years, playing an important part in the history of North America, . Waterfowl hunting can not be mastered in one day or one month, it takes years to master the art of hunting waterfowl through trial and error. Most waterfowl hunters start at a young age which gives them an advantage over those who are learning on their own at an older age. It doesn't matter how many articles you read or videos you watch on how to hunt waterfowl, what really matters is the hands on experience. Many experienced...
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...Did you know deer are nocturnal (are active at night)? They stay up and walk around and eat. You may even have some in your backyard! Today, you will learn how to hunt them, what you need to hunt, how to jump them, and how to shoot and skin them. When you hunt, you will need some materials. Here are some of the materials needed: a gun. You will need a gun to shoot the deer. Property; you will need land to hunt on. Dogs: if you are dog hunting, you will need dogs. And lastly, you will need skill (to use the gun). Here are types of hunting: bow hunting, still hunting,and dog hunting. Deer hunting is the hardest but most fun sport. You can also do man drives. Put men in the woods to run the deer just like dog hunting. Still hunting is a good way to hunt but it takes more time. You have to wait until the right buck comes out and shoot. Bow hunting is the same, but with a bow. Deer hunting is not so easy. So here are some mechanics and basic things you need to do: you need to put out standards. Then, you run the dogs. The dogs will jump the deer, so that they come towards you. Next, if you...
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...If you are one of those hunters that enjoy upland game, you certainly love pheasant hunting. You probably know that this gaudy cackling bird will hide in the smallest cover he can find, as well as run through the thickest brambles, then bursting from cover in order to take wing. Indeed, hunting pheasants is a real challenge, but courtesy of some tips provided by the following article, you will be able to outwit this clever little bird. If you plan on hunting during the early season, you should know that pheasants sit tighter, which will allow you (and your hunting dog) to approach its resting area. Taking into consideration that they have not been pressured much at this point, you will be doing most of the shots at a closer range, preferably using a shotgun that has a modified (or improved)...
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...1887: Bird hunters ravage our wildlands pilfering as many birds as wanted. Hatmakers offered a sizable (for the time) fee for birds that offered beautiful feathers for the stylish hats of the era. In the woods, “pot hunters” scoured the land-poaching animals for the food industry (Luppino-Esposito, 2012). Observing these shocking trends, Iowan-congressman John Lacey formulated a solution to reduce illegal hunting and fishing--the Lacey Act. In April 30, 1900, John Lacey stated, “[t]he protection of our native birds...ought to be dear to the heart of every American” (Luppino-Esposito, 2012). The main mission of the Lacey Act was to prevent hunters from illegally killing wildlife and then crossing a state border to escape any legal charges (Alexander,...
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...Training Your Hunting Dog: Steadiness and Trust Training any dog takes plenty of patience and commitment. But, these two things become even more important when you are training a hunting dog. This is the dog that will be not just a companion, but also a helper. You want to be sure that when you take them on a hunting trip, they know exactly what to do and how to behave. But, you also want them to not be afraid- they need to trust you when they hear the sound of the gun, and stay calm. Here are some tips to help when training your hunting dog. 1. Use an E-Collar Companies such as Sporting Dog Pro offer a number of different types of e-collars, including a good selection of training versions. These collars will help you be able to tell your dog when they do something wrong, without portraying...
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...34. Disposable Gloves When butchering and cooking a hog, you should observe safe food handling procedures to ensure that you don't end up with a serious problem. Wear disposable gloves when dealing with the blood of the hog. What to Watch for When Hog Hunting 35. Diseases Avoid contact with dead hogs since they can carry illnesses. Wild, feral hogs can also carry disease too. One of those diseases is brucelllosis. It can be passed to humans through contact with blood or tissue from the hog carrying the disease. They can also carry pseurdorabies, which is fatal to livestock and pets. Animals with the disease will scratch and bite themselves viciously. Be aware of the signs, and throw out the carcass carefully after the kill. 36. Parasites...
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...Wood duck, mallard, redhead, pintail, gadwall, or teal, it does not matter; I enjoy hunting all of them. Duck hunting is a recreational sport that I truly look forward to each fall and winter. In my opinion, there are two seasons. Duck season and getting ready for duck season. One of them is too short and the other is much too long. Duck hunting demands a considerable amount of a person’s time and money, but the success of calling in and harvesting that perfect duck to mount or killing a banded duck makes it all worthwhile. The first step in preparing for a successful hunt is finding a good place. Ducks live in rivers, swamps, sloughs, and lakes. Flooded fields with crops are good hunting grounds, also. The ducks feed on grains such as rice and corn that are in the field after the harvest. So, at the end of each duck season, I begin looking for a different place to hunt for the upcoming season, because I like to hunt in new places. If I hunted a flooded field this year then I try to find a good a lake, river, or slough for the upcoming year. I find myself continuously scanning Craigslist, searching the internet, going to blind drawings, and connecting with other hunters until I find that perfect spot. Last year a few of my hunting friends and I leased a duck blind in Stuttgart, Arkansas. It was a dream come true. After finding the...
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...the sounds of nature the trees popping and swaying in the breeze. The light howl of the wind winding through the trees like a snake slithering on the ground. Just sitting patiently waiting for supper to come walking through the woods. This is the way of life that started America. Countless hours in the woods waiting and hoping to bring home dinner for the family. It's not a hobby it's a way of life. However, There are a few people out there that think hunting is a cruel sport and is unneeded because of the advances in agriculture and that it should be banned. However it is still a highly favored sport across licking county but in addition to that,...
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