Why should hunting be/not be a sport?

Answer 1

Hunting is not a sport, it's killing for entertainment.

Answer 2

Define Sport:

Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors.
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Now that we know that we have to look at the facts and not the feelings !

1. Hunting is governed by a set of rules and laws.
2. Hunting requires that the hunter use abilities that he or she must learn to overcome the abilities of the hunted and their keen talents.
3. Hunting is not killing everything you see. If your "hunting", your looking for a trophy or specific target. The "If its brown its down" attitude does not apply here and by the above defined, hunting is with out a doubt a sport. The hunter can win, or the hunted can win. It all depends on whos the best that day ! Even with guns, knives, bows, sticks and a high cap brain, the human is still highly out matched by a majority of the animals on this panet.

Answer 3

"Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too." No Hunter ever needs to justify or apologize to Anyone, Anywhere, at Anytime for participating in the beloved Sport of Hunting.* Some people Hunt and some people choose not to Hunt.* Thats all that needs to be said about Hunting.*

Answer 4

It is a sport. There is a lot of skill and patience involved in hunting, as well as physical activity. the communication between a hunter and his retriever is something to see! Basically, hunting is a sport as long as it is done ethically, and the meat is used.

Answer 5

I definitely consider hunting a sport...and an acceptable one, at that. However, it is like any other interest, some people dig it, some people don't. I have a 14 - yr - old who hates it, but loves basketball & baseball. I personally don't like those sports. My husband & I both hunt & fish. We love it. We take the time to buy the right gear, scout for the right areas, make a strategy, & go for the hunt. We have a large family, too. Therefore, we don't go hunting just for the "trophy" like some. Where we live, people kill whitetail deer, cut their heads off, & throw the bodies away. They just want the racks. That IS wrong & illegal. We not only like the meat, but our family depends on it to get through the winter's hard times.

Lastly, if you are a spiritual person, the Bible says that God gives us the animals for that reason. The only thing is that you are not supposed to drink the blood of any being.

Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Answer 6

I think hunting should be (if it isn't already) considered a sport. It is physically demanding, takes talent, you have to build up skill, you have to sink a fair bit of money into it usually. It also is the main theme to many shows on sports-carrying networks.

Answer 7

Sure it should be a sport. The license fees and revenues generated by hunters do more for game and non-game species in terms of habitat restoration, etc. than any anti-hunting organization ever has. Wildlife numbers have reached the point where hunting is a necessary tool in some areas to prevent overpopulation. Some of the DC suburbs in VA, for example are on the verge of a deer population explosion now and the deer are a real nuisance in terms of auto accidents, ruined landscaping, etc. Ever since California in its infinite wisdom decided to ban the hunting of mountain lions, attacks on humans (especially children and women) have been on the rise.

Answer 8

I have nothing against hunting, per say...

However, I don't see the sport of sitting in a tree stand for 8 hours, sleeping on and off, waiting for a deer to walk underneath you so that you can shoot it in the neck.

To me, the sport of it is in the skill it takes to track, wait, and shoot accurately, with the animal always having the opportunity to elude you.

Answer 9

Uh...have you ever been hunting? IT'S TOTALLY A SPORT!! Just because you can't watch people hunt on television or something doesn't mean it's not a sport, why wouldn't it be?
A sport is an athletic activity that requires skill or prowess. Hunting requires some measure of physical fitness and a LOT of tact and skill. It's something people do for fun. I vote, a SPORT.

Answer 10

Hunting is definitely a sport. Only when its practiced correctly. People who poach or bait deer (like Hank Parker) should not call themselves sportsmen. Only lazy people who could care less about conservation and the hunting tradition do those two things.

Answer 11

Why should being gay be allowed?

Hunting draws on many different things learned in life. You need to be physically fit you need to know how to read a map use a GPS operate a ATV you need to know survival skills.

Did you know that SGT York was a farm boy that grew up shooting.

Carlos Hathcock one of the best snipers to every wear a USMC uniform grew up hunting and fishing.

I tell you what, I will drop you off in the middle of the Rockie Mtns. with a rifle, ammo, knife and basic supplies. You need to make it back to civilization before you die can you do it. That is a map and compass not a cell phone or GPS (Not that you would know how to use one anyways). You need to read your map find food and water protect yourself from being eaten and bild shelter and then leave no traces of where you stayed can you do it?

So untill you have been hunting or been to a range do not come around and letcture me about hunting.

Dang Bunny Huggin Tree lovers.