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Old 02-19-2005 | 09:37 PM
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Racor
 
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Default RE: Should Ethics be taught in Hunter Ed.??

Simple ethics can be taught in a classroom setting. I'm not saying micro manage a person's ethical views but give them the general idea that hunting is ethical. Respect for animals, nature and for other outdoorsmen (not just hunters) should be part of the class.

Ethical questions such as the killing 100 birds and let them lay should be a no brainer. Simple ethical laws such as poaching laws and why they are enforced can be part of the ethics discussed. The concept of killing an animal for fun or sport is also at question. How many people here hunt just for the trophy? What happens to the meat? That's a VERY ethical question that MANY anti-hunter groups love to focus on. This subject should be brought up in class and discussed. A good discussion by students should allow them to take home a better understanding of the question and form an ethical view one way or the other on the subject.

Open minded discussions about ethical conduct is one way to expand one's mind and thoughts about ethics in hunting or life in general. Doesn't matter who's ethics are presented, there just needs to be an opposing side presented. This way everyone one might understand why one person thinks the way they do...and hopefully respect those views.
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