| While hunting bear and deer as a sport often | | | | archery are imperative if the experience is to be a |
| receives fairly negative media coverage, there are still | | | | successful one for the hunter, and as humane an |
| those who actively take part in it and have done so | | | | experience as possible for his or her prey. |
| traditionally for many years. Strict guidelines must be | | | | As with any sport that is judged to have high risks |
| adhered to though and in the United States of | | | | associated with it, following safety guidelines is |
| America and Canada, where bear and deer hunting, | | | | essential, so too the wearing of the correct clothing |
| amongst hunting for other game, is pretty prevalent | | | | and the safe use of hunting equipment. |
| hunters are advised as to the applicable laws and | | | | State environmental departments are a good source |
| regulations. Restrictions which dictate open or closed | | | | of information regarding hunting season timetables. |
| hunt seasons are often put on hunters, and licenses | | | | Such organizations will also be able to give specifics |
| are required, making hunting sports of this type | | | | about the legalities connected with what animals are |
| stringently-governed pursuits. | | | | considered legal game. |
| Those who argue in favor of hunting cite population | | | | Organized hunts are available throughout the US and |
| and pest control as one of the beneficial side-effects. | | | | Canada so anyone considering hunting for the first |
| Those who stand up against the idea of it view the | | | | time would be well advised to join a reputable and |
| activity as inhumane. | | | | recognized hunt program. That way the newcomer is |
| Whatever your viewpoint on hunting, it has to be | | | | not exposing themselves to risk and he or she also |
| acknowledged that as a sport it is considered a | | | | has the benefit of a qualified guide's experience in |
| well-managed concern with a great deal of | | | | what is a potentially dangerous situation. |
| authoritative control applied to who can hunt, how | | | | The bear, in pagan symbolism, represents |
| they can hunt, and what and where they can hunt. | | | | introspection and primitive power. The bear if you |
| Hunters are advised about the age group of animals | | | | come face to face with one and are inexperienced |
| that fall into the acceptable game bracket and illegal | | | | can represent very real danger, so the importance of |
| poaching of bear and deer is not just frowned upon | | | | being accompanied by an expert cannot be stressed |
| but is categorized as an offense punishable according | | | | enough. |
| to the relevant state's laws. | | | | Symbolically the deer signifies gentleness. While |
| The black bear is one of the most commonly hunted | | | | hunting seems to some a barbaric pursuit, it does |
| members of the Ursidae group with white tail deer | | | | exist and while it continues to do so it is best, surely, |
| representing the most popularly hunted member of | | | | that it does so in a way that promotes respectful |
| the Cervidae family. Both animals are hunted for | | | | treatment of animals and encourages safe practice in |
| food, as well as sport, using various techniques and | | | | the hunting communities worldwide. |
| different kinds of weaponry. Skills in shooting and | | | | |