While it is possible to use firearms to defend yourself and your family, or to use them purely for sport, one of the most common uses for firearms is hunting. Our team at ProShots offers a variety of firearms and other supplies for hunters, and you can count on us to help make your hunting trip successful. In this article, we will go over some common myths about hunting to shed some light on the subject.
• Myth: Hunting is no longer necessary.
Fact: One common sentiment expressed by those opposed to hunting is that it is no longer necessary in the modern world, but this is not the case. Not only do many people rely on hunting game to obtain enough affordable food for their families, but hunting is also necessary to manage wildlife populations. Because so many predators of deer, such as bears and wolves, have been heavily reduced in population, it is necessary for human hunters to thin out the deer population to keep the ecosystem in balance.
• Myth: Hunting is cruel.
Fact: Another common myth about hunting is that it is a cruel sport. In reality, responsible hunters make every effort to bring down their targets cleanly and quickly and to minimize the animal’s suffering.
• Myth: Hunters hate animals.
Fact: Many people who oppose hunting also believe that hunters must hate animals. In fact, most hunters have a deep respect for nature and the animals they pursue. They simply disagree with non-hunters about the role of hunting and death in nature.
