HUNTING/FISHING ????

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.... is this conservation or destruction .... no ranting / personnel attacks ... clean debating ...whether it be personnel feelings or supportive facts ..

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gopher said:

.... is this conservation or destruction .... no ranting / personnel attacks ... clean debating ...whether it be personnel feelings or supportive facts ..

So terms like 'macho', 'redneck' 'gun nut' etc will not be tolerated?

I can avoid responding in kind if this is adhered to and moderated.

Hunting and fishing can be both conservation and destruction. It depends on the laws applicable, the knowledge of the ecosystem and the respect for those laws and the ecosystem. Hunters join other environmentalists in their desire to preserve natural landscapes.

When compared to a seemingly harmless sport like golf, which destroys forest in favour of grass and is reknown for heavy herb/pesticide use both are definately more eco friendly.

Use of motorized propulsion is an evironmental drawback. Fishing can use large quantities of fuel. I would personally like to see special seasons or other advantages presented by our Ministries of Natural Resources for non motor hunting and fishing.

If one is fortunate enough to acquire substantial quantities of meat or fish, there are theoretical environmental advantages (if you believe in global warming). Meat production is said to produce a large portion of the worlds greenhouse gases.

If one acquires naturally occuring wild meat and fish, there is one less farmed greenhouse gas producer needed and one less in the wild.

This is by no means a practical solution, but it does a small part.

Both teach the value of life and the fact that what you consume is life. If one does not find killing (animal) for food in ones value system, it is a great opportunity to research alternatives.

There is a greater respect for meat and the life it represents when you have to do "your own dirty work". The prey is given freedom and the risk associated with it as opposed to being in captivity with no hope of being anything but the slaughter house.