Justin Luke
English III Honors
Mrs. Ledy
11/27/11

Hunting
Hunting is a common activity all around the world, and if performed properly, can have many benefits to us and the rest of the planet. The art of hunting has been around since the beginning of time. Living off of the land used to be a necessity across the world, until the mass production of food came along. In America, people do not usually need to hunt to survive. However, the population of animal species needs to be controlled. Too many of one type of animal can cause a drastic change to any ecosystem. Food supplies decline quickly, leaving many animals without food. Hunting can help keep the population of a group of animals at a good number, making the lives of the other
Many states also restrict the amount of ammunition and the types of guns that hunters are allowed to use. These precautions ensure the safety of hunters as much as possible. Guns can be considered dangerous, but no gun can operate by itself. Man is responsible for these deaths, not guns. However, gun control is a completely different topic. Hunting is a very necessary sport around the world, and will continue to be practiced for years to come. Hunters undoubtedly have an economic contribution to local economies from buying game tags, to local grown corn and other food for the animals (Hanmer). Local businesses need this source of income to help them stay in business. If these companies are shut down and forgotten, there will be even more jobs lost in America. More and more large manufacturers and commercial businesses have been showing up in this country, slowly eliminating many of our family and friends’ life work. Many families have and will continue to make sure hunting is practiced. This activity is passed from generation to generation in many families across the United States. It is true that hunting can be cruel if performed in the incorrect way, but most hunters have learned from the state’s safety course or their family members, the way it is meant to be done. Safety is a large part of the hunting technique, and most hunters respect these laws. Hunting is a very prominent part of the