Hunting Sport

According to a survey conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service UU., Approximately 15% of the US population. UU Hunting. Sport hunting is cruel. Hunting alters patterns of migration and hibernation, decimates the family units of animals and degrades habitats.
Types of hunting

    Hunting dogs are sometimes bred in horrible conditions. They can live at the ends of the chains until the hunting season begins.

    Trophy hunting aims to harvest the strongest animals in a population, leaving the weakest to pass on their genes to future offspring.

    Canned hunts involve hunters who shoot captive animals. These animals come from a variety of sources, bred for the purpose; taken from nature removed from zoos, circuses and other game farms; Or bought from animal dealers and research laboratories. Canned hunting has been banned in 20 US states. UU
Problems caused by hunting

    Imbalances of the population: when hunters kill predatory animals, prey animals flourish.

    Vehicle accidents: along with other factors, hunting seasons can contribute to seasonal peaks in automobile accidents.

    Lead poisoning: hunter lead bullets contaminate animals and can lacerate soil and water by contaminating groundwater sources. This contaminated water feeds municipal wells and water supplies.
Act to help save wildlife

    First, respect and value nature.

    Enjoy non-recreational forms of outdoor recreation that include hiking, camping, boating, and photography.

    Encourage legislators to change wildlife management practices to protect, not destroy, wildlife and enforce the laws already enacted.

    Educate family and friends about the damage it can cause to natural resources.

    Join organizations against sport hunting.

    Urge state wildlife organizations to have a balance of hunter and non-hunter individuals as staff members.

    Before supporting a conservation or wildlife group, make sure the group does not support hunting. The names of some local, state and national organizations can be misleading. As "wildlife", "desert" or "conservation", it can actually support hunting. Investigate before becoming a member.