Hunting has always been influential to all living organisms on Earth. The act of killing another animal is a common trait in the animal kingdom. Humans were different as they did not start practicing hunting as often as other predators have done. In the past few decades, hunting has become a sport in this society. Recently studies have shown that mass hunting of some species is endangering them or harming the environment. After these discoveries were released to the public, a lot of controversy has risen about whether or not hunting should be contained, or made illegal.
Aldo Leopold and Rick Bass wrote books in which they discuss these topics. Both authors have strong opinions on hunting and how it affects the world. At the beginning of both passages, the authors describe how their …show more content…
Bass starts off by saying, "I was a hunter before I came far up into northwest Montana, but not to the degree I am now." (337) , while Leopold also writes something similar," In those days we had never heard of passing up a chance to kill a wolf. In a second we were pumping lead into the pack, but with excitement than accuracy." (58). Both authors come from a hunting background were each took the activity lightly, but after they matured and experienced life, they are now looking at hunting differently. Further into the passage Bass states, "In the blessed Yaak,… not a single mammal has gone extinct since the end of the Ice Age" (38), similarly Leopold says, " Perhaps this is the hidden meaning in the howl of the wolf long known among mountains, but seldom perceived among
Aldo Leopold and Rick Bass wrote books in which they discuss these topics. Both authors have strong opinions on hunting and how it affects the world. At the beginning of both passages, the authors describe how their …show more content…
Bass starts off by saying, "I was a hunter before I came far up into northwest Montana, but not to the degree I am now." (337) , while Leopold also writes something similar," In those days we had never heard of passing up a chance to kill a wolf. In a second we were pumping lead into the pack, but with excitement than accuracy." (58). Both authors come from a hunting background were each took the activity lightly, but after they matured and experienced life, they are now looking at hunting differently. Further into the passage Bass states, "In the blessed Yaak,… not a single mammal has gone extinct since the end of the Ice Age" (38), similarly Leopold says, " Perhaps this is the hidden meaning in the howl of the wolf long known among mountains, but seldom perceived among