The question comes up a lot , should hunting be outlawed. Even though there are good reasons why it should be, there are great reasons why it shouldn't be. Hunting should not be outlawed. Misconceptions cover up the media about what true hunting really is, but they do not know what hunting is really doing for our country.
First of all, hunting is a tradition for most families. Hunting has been in families for hundreds of years. Usually starting when they are four or five years of age. It's a spectacular way to spend time with family. It will also make a better family connection, by creating countless memories that are priceless. According to Keith Cousins in the Mineral Independent, he says, “It's such a big connection for kids and parents, especially fathers - it’s just a kick to see them get one.” ”The relationship of father and son was strengthened through the sport of hunting, through the pursuit of game to feed the family.” Furthermore , it supplies …show more content…
If there was no hunting, there would be over an overpopulation of animals, and these animals need lots of space, the more animals the more space. With a lot of our country becoming more invaded with cities, if there was no hunting, these animals would have to come into the city to get more habitat. With hunters being around, we have to pay for our licenses, like deer, elk , small game, fur bear, bear , state waterfowl stamp and federal waterfowl stamps each and every year. People who don't hunt will say hunters are destroying the environment and killing harmless animals, but all of the money collected from hunting licenses goes to conservation to help create better and more environment for the wild majestic animals to inherit. With an overpopulation of animals there will be more predators,these animals will kill livestock and will destroy other food supplies for