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These arguments assume that the meat is needed and doesn't go to waste. | These arguments assume that the meat is needed and doesn't go to waste. | ||
In some cases hunting is a good thing since it keep animal populations from over population thus protecting the [[ecosystem]].[http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF16/1684.html] (This is presumably the case when the top predators are no longer present - how does hunting compare with the actions of these predators? Can particular hunting practices help the ecosystem achieve a healthy state? {{sp}}) | In some cases hunting is a good thing since it keep animal populations from over population thus protecting the [[ecosystem]].[http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF16/1684.html] (This is presumably the case when the top predators are no longer present - how does hunting compare with the actions of these predators? Can particular hunting practices help the ecosystem achieve a healthy state? {{sp}}) Yes according to Jimmy Carter's book "Our endangered Values" [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4984885]. | ||
In addition to these matters hunting and fishing licenses are needed to protect America's wildlands. | In addition to these matters hunting and fishing licenses are needed to protect America's wildlands. | ||
Revision as of 16:11, 13 June 2008
Arguments in favor of hunting
These arguments assume that the meat is needed and doesn't go to waste.
In some cases hunting is a good thing since it keep animal populations from over population thus protecting the ecosystem.[1] (This is presumably the case when the top predators are no longer present - how does hunting compare with the actions of these predators? Can particular hunting practices help the ecosystem achieve a healthy state? [expansion needed]) Yes according to Jimmy Carter's book "Our endangered Values" [2].
In addition to these matters hunting and fishing licenses are needed to protect America's wildlands.
Arguments against hunting
Specific harmful practices
- Ducks mistake lead shot for gravel and swallow it though it is possible to by nonlead bird shot.[3]
External links
Interest in Hunting, Fishing Dropping (AP) By DAVE GRAM, Mar 29, 2008