Is Hunting Animals Morally Acceptable? Hunting has been practiced as a means of sustaining life since the beginning of time. It has spawned Olympic sports such as archery and sharp shooting. It is a tradition passed on by the Boy scouts of America to thousands of young children each year. Hunters in America see hunting as a way to honor their heritage and participate in an ethical sport that has positive effects on our nation. …showed first 75 words of 1145 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1145 total…in a non-competitive setting with full utilization of the animal as food.” [Quote: Jim Posewitz Environmental Magazine.] Each year more and more hunters are falling under the category of an “ethical hunter”. A goal in the future for many organizations is to make all hunters realize the importance of the balance between humans and nature and what effect hunting has on it. If successful, the stereotype of a bloodthirsty heartless hunter will be dismissed altogether.