Why Hunt? Part 3

I have already gone over the primitive inspiration ofgreat way to 'get away from it all.'Many people love
hunting wild game. I also have discussed the expenseto hunt because they love owning and training
and the inconvenience of being a hunter (see "Whyhunting dogs. Training hunting dogs can be quite
Hunt?" and "Why Hunt? Part 2.") So, to go furtherenjoyable and rewarding. Some people like to hunt on
into detail about this fascination, need, or what everhorseback, with or without dogs.There is so much
you call it, I would like to present some more ideasvariety in hunting that you could probably never
on why hunting big game, or even small game, is somaster everything. Rifle hunting is definitely not the
important.The fact is, nature is much bigger thanonly style. Some love bow hunting, some are
man, and when man is hunting he is at nature'strappers, and some just hunt for photography.There
mercy. To overcome something more powerful thanare a lot of things a hunter can learn to make for a
you, like a bear or an elk, or track and kill a wildcat,better outdoor experience. This keeps the interest
or call ducks back that are flying away from you, isup as there is always more to learn; survival skills,
an absolute rush. The kill brings the reward,tracking skills, how to use hunting gear like scopes,
satisfaction of victory, which is due to your excellentbird calls, elk calls, camouflage, scents and so on.Last
skills and it provides your trophy.Speaking of killing aon my list, but certainly not least is hunting for food. I
wildcat brings up another reason for hunting: defense.saved it until last because I'm not sure the cost of
A wildcat may be harmful to people and otherthe hunting trip justifies the meal. But if you like wild
animals such as cattle. Many varmints are a nuisancegame, hunting in the wild is the answer. You are not
and need control.Along these lines is environmentallikely to find venison stew and bar-b-qued wild
control. Hunting is usually regulated to the benefit ofjavelina at your grocer. A supermarket's frozen
the animals. Over population can be a problem in theturkey cannot compare to a fresh turkey taken from
wild. Cold winters can leave starving and dyingthe wild.No wonder hunting, whether for big game
animals. Controlled hunting actually saves thelike elk, deer or bear, or small game like squirrel or
animals.Hunting also puts you in touch with nature.rabbit, or fowl like duck, geese or dove, is so
Being in the great outdoors can revitalize your innerpopular.----
self spiritually, mentally and emotionally. You will seeBy Bobby IvieBobby Ivie is an avid fishman and
things on hunting trips that you will not see in society.owner of He makes the biggest part of his living on
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family and friends, as well as make new friends. It's a