Red-tailed Hawk

There are various sides and opinions on animal cruelty, and they all vary according to the type of animal cruelty being done. In the article Is Hunting a Form of Cruelty for Animals? Dawn Laney, of the Greenhaven press illustrates the controversy on animal hunting after it was reported in the 2005 Washington post, that a young girl shot the first bear of the Maryland Bear Hunting season. In the eighth edition of Elements of Moral Philosophy, the authors Stuart and James Rachel in chapter 7.4,…

The two poems "Traveling through the Dark" and "The Woodchucks" both have a relation to animals, and they each had to do something to put them away for a reason. The two poems also have differences they differ by the friendliness , the way the animals were handled, and the forms of the poem. The poem "Traveling through the dark" is this friendly person who actually stops along the highway road to check on this hit deer to see if it was still alive.The speaker in this poem is caring to the deer…

Today’s world has changed so much since the Paleolithic and Neolithic period. In the modern days there has been a huge difference since the Paleolithic to Neolithic period like the social groups, economy, and agriculture. The difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic period is the Paleolithic period is an earliest period that a human being has lived and it is known as the Old Stone Age it is approximately 2.5 million years ago and that is when people are nomads. The Neolithic age is known…

Every August, black bears in Maine’s woods may find a mouthwatering surprise waiting for them among the trees, they find barrels overflowing with old doughnuts, pastries, molasses, and leftover deep-fryer oil. Its a rare bear that doesn't hang around to chow down on such temptations, some bears will even come back for more. If these bears happen to return a few weeks later once beer-hunting season starts. They may receive an altogether different surprise at the so-called bait barrels. Then, they…

Bear spray is referred to as both a repellent and a deterrent. The latter is actually the true description of a bear spray. It is used to deter an attack, not repel a bear away from an area such as you might use mosquito repellent to keep mosquitoes away. Bear spray is derived from the oil of hot peppers. This oil, or Oleoresin Capsicum, is a natural derivative and the safest type of chemical used in pepper sprays. It is very effective in causing inflammation of the mucous membranes in the…

Around 150,900,00 people hunt every year.("Home.") I am one of them that hunted this year. I have been hunting since I was about 4. The first thing I hunted was pheasant with my dad. I have been hunting deer since I was 8. I just started snow goose hunting last year. My favorite thing to hunt are snow geese, deer, and pheasant. My favorite thing to hunt is deer. Deer hunting is fun because you get so much of any adrenaline rush when you actually shoot one. The first year I went deer hunting I…

We get out into the woods. I was sitting in the stand for about an hour or two and we were sitting for a couple more minutes.And my dad says Spencer slowly turn, and look behind you and there was a big half rack eight point buck. So I wait till it gets out a ways and stop walking then I aim. Bang shot him the buck runs into the water, then we wait for a bit. And we get down and get the buck out of the water and gut him and take pictures. When I was done with gutting my deer we took it to the…

Michigan, particularly the Upper Peninsula, is rich in natural resources. Both deciduous and coniferous forests flourish, as well as the plants and wildlife that thrive in these habitats. Mining is popular in the area because of its rich mineral resources. Best of all, because the U.P. is nestled right in the middle of the Great Lakes, there is no shortage of fresh water. The water cycle is critical to the life of the area. As seen in the following image, during the cycle the water…

Are you a bow hunting beginner looking to master this unique and ancient method of hunting game? The sport of bow hunting has gained a lot of popularity over the last fifty years. Many sportsman like the greater challenge of hunting an animal with a bow, rather then with a high powered hunting rifle. To get the most from this style of hunting here are some tips for bow hunting beginners. Have the right equipment. Longbows, recurve and compound bows are the three most common types with compound…

I grew up on the open country of Alabama, in a small town called Cuba that was just the perfect size for my family and me. There was never a dull moment or lack of creativity when I was a kid. Cuba, Alabama is the perfect place for a kid because of the large fields, wildlife, and thick forests. The abundance of land at your disposal is endless in Cuba. From the rough landscape to the vast fields, the opportunities were countless. Many of the memories I have about Cuba came form a field called…