Do Hunters Kill Animals For Profit ?
921695
First of all, you need to learn the difference between Hunters and Poachers. Hunters obey the laws enacted to protect the animals - game and non-game animals. Hunters respect the animal they are hunting. True, most Hunters do so for the sport, but it is fair chase and the animal becomes food for the Hunter and his/her family. Like it or not, we by nature are predators. Hunting also helps keep animal population under control. Since we have intruded into the animals area, there is less room and natural food for large populations. Larger populations means disease and hunger. Poachers kill animals illegally. They do not obey the laws. They kill for profit because some PEOPLE like to buy the tusk, furs, etc of non-game and protected animals. Don't put the blame on Hunters, but the PEOPLE that finance the Poachers with their illegal purchases.
859476
I agree that foxes are a pest for most country folk.  However, I do think that it is disgusting to allow dogs to tear a living animal to pieces.  I also don't agree with hunts and packs of hounds following foxes across farm land and private property as it does damage.  Yes I know it shouldn't happen, but in reality it does.  I live in Derbyshire and have seen happen it many times.\n\nGassing underground is an option but it's not just foxes that will be killed.\n\nShooting to kill is acceptable to me (just my opinion) but as you stated, this can result in wounding and a painful death.\n\nSnares are barbaric and should be outlawed.  Full stop.\n\nAs far as culling is concerned, it should be done in a way that's as humane as possible but to be honest I don't know what the answer is.  That's probably why this debate rages on.
459743
This is a really good and very legitimate question. I recently posted a question of my own on how best to get rid of an invading army of tiny brown ants that are very definitely making my kitchen their personal playground (and worse). But the reality is that I do not want to kill them at all. I want them to go away, ideally outside where they belong. But insects don't tend to think in such terms. They go where the food is, whatever that food source may be. And I imagine they prefer my nice, warm, dry kitchen to the elements they have to contend with outdoors. Vexing.\n\nAnyway, your point is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. How is it that we rationalize the degrees of murder we commit? Killing humans is wrong, except in times of war or self-defense (kill or be killed). But is even that moral? Killing some animals is perfectly okay (so-called livestock is slaughtered without further examination of the morals -- or lack of same -- involved). Hunters are legally permitted to shoot up the woods (in season) for deer, rabbits, what have you. But kill a cat or dog and you're pure evil, right? It's okay to hunt, torment and ultimately kill that terrified fox (pip pip, what!) but if you dare to harm one of the hounds doing the chasing and tearing apart of said fox, you're up on charges for animal cruelty, right?\n\nAnd the so-called vermin (rodents, bugs, etc.), well, they evidently don't deserve to live in the first place, do they? Says who? There are degrees of cruelty even as there are degrees to the pecking order that determines which creatures are worthy of life and which are marked for death. People who go out of their way to step on bugs are sick, even evil. But what of exterminators doing the job they're paid for? And, even more disconcerting, what about me trying to find the best method to rid myself of (a euphemism for KILL) these pesky ants in my kitchen? I can tell you it doesn't make me feel very good about myself when I reflect upon it... but I can also tell you I am determined to have them removed. I'm not proud of that but I am, at least, being honest with myself.\n\nAgain, a nice provocative question and one that has given me pause... Thinking is a decidedly good thing. Thanks.
39948
If we don't kill some deer by hunting there will be more of them to eat our corn crops and get hit by automobiles on the roads and highways.\nWoops, you say against.  Well, nobody wants to kill Bambi.  The best agruemnt against is that deer are creatures with a right to live.  Killing one requires a better excuse than wanting a trophy to hang on the wall.  If you kill a deer, you will need to process the meat or pay to have that job done (and it is messy unless you have the skill and tools of a professional butcher).  If you want to get the full benefit of the hunt, you will also have to tan the hide or pay to have that done.
294738
hunting does not control animal population. \nhunting is the cause of overpopulation and starvation of animals.\nthe nature's ecosystem ensures the survival of species. if hunters want to control the animal population why do they also kill predators, which maintain this balance by killing only the weak and sick individuals??? \nhunters just kill any animals, including large and healthy animals who are needet to keep the population strong.\neven if a temporarly animal overpopulation happens, nature will quickly take care of it its own way. \nbut hunting animals just results in a higher birthrate.\n\na hunter uses a powerful weapon from a hideout and the animal does not have any chance of defense. \nany little kid could ambush a pea brained deer.\nthis much to "accomplishment".\n\nalso everyone knows, that 50 percent of the crippling rate of animals, is caused by bowhunting.\n\nand "yes" our ancestors "the cavemen" were hunters and gatheres, but they did not kill for the fun of it, they killed to survive.\nthe human population grew immense since than and there are lots of animals that are extinct because of hunting.\n\nif someone just hunts for the sport, what about drag hunting or shooting clay pigeons???? \n\nthere is no pro for hunting.
1066366
yes you can kill harmfull creatures of god, and so that to protect your self, and others, but it would be better if you could throw the small creature away and not to kill it.\nTHAT is if you can.
481985
No.  It should be legal because it's another means for people to provide food for their family.\n\nWhere I disagree with it is when people just hunt for the thrill of the kill and for a trophy.  That shows a disrespect for life.
1072687
Yes a lot of racehorses are being bought for slaughter. Auction houses that are known for selling to "killer  buyers" are a great place to get a great horse/athlete/friend for cheap. There are programs out there that are dedicated to saving these animals before they ever hit the autcion houses. C.A.N.T.E.R. is the most famous. A lot of these horses comeoff the track and are prefectly sound for normal disciplines.
1114352
hunted and killed. for mear value of stupidity
904946
I am all for hunting.  I have hunted since it was legal for me to do so and I eat (or donate) what I kill.\n\nIt takes a special breed of person to watch a beautiful deer browse through the woods, put the crosshairs behind its shoulders, pull the trigger, blow their heart and a lung out the other side, cut the thing open, pull its guts out while smelling the fermenting browse and grain, and think "hmmm...that'll make a great steak".  Without people who can kill like this, the items carried at the grocery store would be much different.\n\nWhat does annoy me are the people who say that the animals are defenseless and that the animals get hunted into extinction.\n\nNo animal is defenseless.  Each animal has its own strengths and weaknesses.  Deer have excellent sight, smell, and hearing and are very fast, but their curiosity gets them killed.  Rabbits are fast, have great hearing, and can fit into places other animals can't go.  Bears have great smelling abilities and brute strength, but have poor eyesight.  Humans lack in strength, speed, smell, hearing, and sight, but their advantage is the ability to manipulate their environment and use tools.  Nothing is poor and defenseless; each animal has its own niche and has something it is very good at that keeps it alive.\n\nIn terms of hunting animals to extinction, it has happened.  However, it seems in America, people and companies spend money on animals that are eaten to keep the species thriving.  There are more deer than ever.  Every sporting goods store now has a aisle dedicated to food plot seeds and equipment, something I didn't see 20 years ago.  States and Federal government regulate the amount of game to be taken.\n\nJust my 2 cents
803129
I am a 3rd generation trapper, and now teaching my grandchildren the same.  There may be some cruel people out there but you have to believe me, most hunters are very humane in that we don't like to see animals suffer.  The traps used in the fur trade are "offset" meaning they have a gap when they close, they DO NOT shut all the way.  The traps come in different sizes to catch the animal you are searching for. A #2 is bobcat or fox size but anything smaller than that and they slip right out. The traps are spring loaded and snap quickly but DO NOT harm. Believe me I have caught my fingers in them on accident hundreds of times and although it smarts a little, I still have 10 fingers. I can make $6000 to $8000 in a season.  The season is 2 months only, opens Thanksgiving day and runs through January. We're up to our knees in snow, it's cold and wet and misreable but, its a tradition. The fur trade is down because of all the controversy, most of our fur goes to Europe.  Right now I get $35 for bobcat and $14 for fox.  Every year for 60 years there have been plenty of bobcat and fox in the wild and for hundreds of years before that. It is a RENEWABLE resource, just like trees as long as you don't abuse it.  Trappers and hunters help keep the numbers managable to our society, if they out number themselves they starve or disease.  And society makes their habitat smaller and smaller by building...... hope this helps.
978569
As space open to the public for hunting shrinks this will most likely become a bigger issue. The vast majority of pheasant hunted in America today are domestically reared. There are almost no wild pheasant left. Are these pheasant treated any less humanely than the millions of chickens consumed by Americans every year? I don’t think so. At least the pheasants enjoy a little freedom. \n\nAlso stocking trout is common everywhere—isn’t this a form of hunting?  \n\nToday there are more ducks than ever in history because “Ducks Unlimited” a private hunting club, has purchased important properties to protect the wild ducks' flyways. Are they wrong to then hunt some of these ducks—I don’t think so.\n\nI am not sure about hunting larger domestic/wild game. I suppose it depends on how they are treated and if they are  humanely hunted in a relative free environment. If it’s shooting fish in a barrel I am against it.\n\nAs for Rooster fighting, bear baiting, dog fighting and such, I am against them because the animals are generally kept in awful conditions and the animals are allowed to maul each other and suffer great pain just for the thrill of it. It brings out the worst in man and beast. Hunting on the other hand is as old as man.\n\nPS. I would tend to agree with you that a guaranteed outcome would indicate that the animal was not given enough free range. I am against any kind of caged hunting and I guess that might include small ranches with game-fences.
629724
Some people do care about animals but its the ones that dont or dont know that  are hurting the enviroment. The people that do know what people are doing to animals dont take action and do something to stop it. Those who dont either dont know whats going on about these problems or just dont care. killing animals that are on the verge of extinction is illegal but people do it anyway. what are people doing to stop this?  People have a job to do to keep these animals alive. Are you doing yours? Or do you care less about the balance of nature? people should be doing there part. Please try to do yours or the balance of nature is affected by what humans do! So are you going to do your role or do you care less about what happens?
1116063
The Anti-Hunter crowd is ignorant to facts.  FACTS pertaining to hunting such as:\n\nLicense fees provide the money for conservation. Hunters spend more money for conservation than PETA.\n\nHunters provide a count of the herds.\n\nHunters also provide information on teh health of the herds. \n\nHunters provide a service in keeping the deer and moose herds in check.  If you object to hunting, you've never seen a starving deer or moose.  Or you've never hit one with your car.\n\nHunters provide a food source for their families.  Here in Maine, we have a Hunters for the Hungry program.  Hunters donate the meat to feed families.  \n\nI wonder what contributions these Anti-Hunters have ever given to the conservation of wildlife?  All they do is kill trees for their glossy  protest signs and burn up fossil fuels driving around to their "sit-ins"  How many families do THEY feed?  What amount of money have they ever given to their state's conservation efforts?  \n\nBottom line is the anti-hunter crowd just doesn't WANT to know the truth nor do they care about the TRUTH
1123043
Yes...however, the human race is one of the few species on the planet that kills one another for conflict not just for survival. In most cases when animals confront eachother it is very rare that one of the animals is killed, let alone seriously injured.
1042658
yes I have, but I was deer hunting.  I had an 8-point out in front of me and some s.o.b pulls up in the field , chases off the deer, just as I am about to shoot.  Man, he pissed me off.  Then he tries to tell me how hunting is wrong, and on top of that, it was private land!
144747
This is a very tricky question.  See i am a woman, I grew up on a farm.  Im 36 and a single mother of two.  To me, if you are hunting animals, then it had better be for food.  Not for decorations, fur, or for something to do.  I dont believe that it should be just a sport.  There are times, when I didnt have any meat to put on the table, and no money to buy meat.  I sure wish at those times, I knew how to hunt.  It is hard to buy meat, i think, it is extrememly expensive, I get tired of bologna and hamburger.  But this is just one persons' opinion.  I hope I helped.  Barb(indiana)