Positive Environmental Impacts of Hunting

Presenter: Seth Kochel

Date: Friday November 23rd.

Readings

http://www.jstor.org/pss/3800518

http://www.nwtf.org/grants/2009/AWPF_09.pdf

http://www.safariclubfoundation.org/pr/pdf/muledeertranslocation.pdf

http://www.ducks.org/Conservation/HowWeConserve/1598/HowWeConserveHome.html

http://www.safariclubfoundation.org/pr/pdf/blackbear.pdf

Powerpoint Presentation

http://www.slideshare.net/secret/zO6NRFWSGiXKO5


Expected Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course a fully engaged student should be able to

-describe the positive impacts of hunting organizations

-discuss the difference between poaching/overhunting and conscientious hunting

-discuss hunters attempts to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible when taking game

-develop an educated opinion of hunting as a sport


Discussion Questions:

1. Has your opinion of hunting changed after hearing this presentation? If so, how has it changed?

2. Do you think there are any other laws that could be put in place to lessen even further the impact of hunting on the environment?

3. Do you think you can be a hunter while still being interested in helping our environment?

4. Do you think restoring species that had died out in a region is a good idea?