Every day we are bombarded with choices — many of which influence the degree of impact our individual and collective lives have on our natural resources and ultimately our planet. One such choice is whether or not to hunt.
So why do men, women, and youth choose to hunt? For many, it is an extension of their ethical relationship with the land or a demonstration of their commitment to conservation. For some, it is a way to source sustainable food. And for others, it is a cultural or family tradition or simply an opportunity to spend time outside. Explore the topics here to learn the conservation connections to hunting and why some choose to hunt.
Topics
Being Outdoors
What is your favorite outdoor activity? Camping? Hiking? Biking? Foraging? For many of us being outside in nature is an experience we cherish. Regardless of how different these activities are,…
Sustainable Food
Food — it is not only a necessity for our survival but for some of us also part of our identity. Words such as paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and…
Conservation & Economics
The practice of hunting extends back thousands of years; our modern hunting laws and regulations go back generations; but the commitment to actively recruit new hunters is just a few…
Newcomers
It can be intimidating to learn any new activity and frustrating to bump up against the reality that you don’t know what you don’t know. Fortunately, we live in a…
Aldo Leopold
Aldo Leopold grew up as a young boy hunting the river banks and marshes near his boyhood home in Iowa. Hunting was a lifelong activity for him serving as a…
Ethics
Hunting is a living experiment in ethical decision making. The mere consideration of whether to hunt or not places you on a path of exploring what it means to intentionally…
Find a Mentor
A mentor is one of the best ways to learn and get your questions answered. Several organizations provide mentoring programs.
Hunter or not, if you have an interest in conservation this website has a wealth of resources for you to learn more about the social, economic, and ecological contributions hunters have directly and indirectly made to conservation.
You can also find other groups and organizations that provide programs, podcasts, and more. Explore these pages and start satisfying your curiosity surrounding hunting.