Seeking Support

The most recent surverys of public attitudes toward regulated hunting in the US indicate that more than 75% of those responding support this activity. This is a phenomenal statistic given the controversy that has surrounded hunting over the last thirty years and more. As hunters, we may take solace in the fact that a very significant majority of people recognize the legitimacy of hunting despite the fact that over 90% of the populace does not participate, and has no intention of ever participating, in the acitivity. Given that our tradition involves the conscious killing of wild creatures, understandably loved and idolized by the general public, this statistic seems to beg an explanation. Apparently though, no one is searching for it.