Hunting, Ecology, and Ecotourism - Part 3
Benefits of sustainable hunting aren’t anything new to those who are aware of the practice. Most people who are a part of the hunting world are very familiar with them. From controlling population numbers to keep them in line with the carrying capacity of the habitat to helping prevent diseases. Once only the domain of wildlife agencies and outfitters, even everyday hunters are educating themselves and are managing their own wildlife using these proven methods.
So, since most hunters are already aware of this, having a different label for it isn’t really changing anything for them. With or without an ecotourism label, hunters will continue to hunt and take hunting trips. The new label will, however, possibly change the perception of hunting to non-hunters, and that is where the true benefits of it can be realized.
For those who have little knowledge of hunting and the role it plays in the world, it is a chance for them to experience it first hand, hands on, and be educated. The official eco label will open their minds to the possibility of hunters and hunting not being a blood sport and hunters the bad guys of society. And if this happens, then there is the chance for a few things to begin happening.
We may begin to see a steady increase in the number of hunters instead of the continual decreases we normally see. And hunters may actually begin enjoying the support of the general public instead of the constant onslaught of criticism.
Read the previous posts on this topic:
Hunting, Ecology, and Ecotourism
Hunting, Ecology, and Ecotourism - Part 2
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October 17th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I don’t think the label matters at all. I do agree though, that if it did help people “turn the corner” so to speak, and see hunters and hunting in a different light, it would be a very good thing.
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