MORE HUNTING ETHICS

• Hunting Phenomenology
  Barry Lopez's description of the hunting experience.
• Hunting As Religion
  Dr. Eric K. Fritzell on why he hunts.
• Hunting as Religion
  James Swan's discussion of ethical hunting as a religious experience.
• The Land Ethic
  Aldo Leopold's description of the land ethic.
• Eating Meat Is Natural
  Human evolution and our dietary heritage.
• The Paleolithic Diet Page
  What the Hunter/Gatherers ate.
• Types of Hunters
  Dr. Stephen Kellert's study of hunter attitudes and characteristics.
• Five Stages of a Hunter
  Jackson and Norton describe the various stages of hunter development.
• Hunting and Values
  Aldo Leopold's observations on why hunting is valuable.
• Hunting and Rights
  Dr. Warren Eastland's discussion of hunter's rights and responsibilities.
• Why hunt?
  James Swan's response to the claim that hunting is outdated.
• Perspectives on Deer Hunting
  Rich Young on the misconceptions about deer hunting.
• Criticisms of Hunting
  Ann Causey's response to animal rights claims against hunting.
• Hunting Safety
  James Swan's response to claim that hunting is dangerous to people.
• Sadism
  Erick Fromm's response to the claim that hunters are sadists.
• Public Opinion of Hunting
  James Swan on the results of some public opinion surveys.
• Hunters vs. Criminals
  Erich Fromm's observations on the psychology of hunters and criminals.
• Hunting as Pleasure
  Ann Causey's response to the claim that hunting for pleasure is immoral.
• Hunting as Pleasure
  Richard Nelson's response to the claim that hunting for pleasure is immoral.
• Trophy Hunting
  Jim Posewitz on how trophy hunting can be ethical hunting.
• Camera Hunting
  Ortega y Gasset's claims against "hunting" with a camera.
• Weapons
  Jose Ortega y Gassett on the appropriate use of technology in hunting.
• Guilt
  Gasset and Lopez on the hunter's feelings about the kill.
• Teddy Bears
  The true story of how teddy bears came to be.
• Roosevelt and Conservation
  How and why Teddy Roosevelt stated the conservation movement.

Other Links

• Simon Ward's Mudfish Publications [Man In Nature]
  Great site on sustainable use and the threat posed by animal extremists.
• Lark Ritchie: Hunting - Ethical & Moral Considerations
  Thoughts from a hunter, guide, and status Native American.
• Derek Larson: Ethics and the Future of the Hunt
  A paper that examines why and how hunting should be preserved.
• What They Say About Hunting
  Position statements on hunting of major conservation and preservation organizations.
• Russ & Brenda's Hunting Articles

Furs and Trapping

• Fur Institute of Canada
  The conservation and sustainable development of Canada's fur resources.
• Fur Online
  A resource site for the fur fashion industry.
• Fur Council of Canada
  An organization representing people working in the fur industry.
• Fur Industry in America
  An introduction to the fur industry.
• Fur Commission USA
  U.S.-based mink and fox farming and fur-farming families.
• National Trappers Association
  Protecting North America's trapping heritage.
• How Furs Are Made
  The craftsmanship and respect involved in fur clothing.
• Anti-Trapping Arguments
  Alan Herscovici's response to animal rights claims against trapping.
• Humane Trapping
  Alan Herscovici's response to animal rights claims against leg-hold traps.
• CritterGetter
  A trapper's home page.
• Native American Hunting and Fur Trapping Links
  The bitter opposition between native peoples and animal rights activists.
• Conficting Interests
  Finn Lynge on the "Conflicting Interests of Animal Welfare and Indigenous Peoples".

Religion

• Hunting, Christianity and Judaism
  Various quotes and observations from The Bible.
• Buddhist Baggio defends his love of hunting
  Italy soccer star Roberto Baggio says Buddhism has nothing against hunting.
• Slaughtering and Hunting of Animals
  Islamic laws concerning the slaughering, hunting, and eating of animals.
• Hunting Sacred with Larry Littlebird
  Pueblo Indian * Master Storyteller * Reverent Hunter

Activism

• Getting Good Press
  English professor Sheldon Clare on how to use the media.
• Writing letters - that count
  A helpful guide courtesy of the Steelhead Society of B.C.
• Federal Government
  
  • Champlain - Government Information Explorer
  • Political Parties Liberal, Reform, PC
  • FAX the FEDS
    
• Alberta Government
  
  • Political Parties PC, Liberal
  • Measuring Up!
    How to send your advice to the Government of Alberta.
    Environmental Protection
    Detailed Performance Measures for Environmental Protection.
• Local Media
  
  • Calgary Herald Letters, Speak Out!
  • Television CFCN, TV7, CBC
  • Western Sportsman Magazine Canadian Outdoor Publications Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation email: sask.wildlife@sasknet.sk.ca

Last modified: 26 Aug 2005