Thursday, December 13, 2012

Population Control: Pro Hunting


Hunters and hunting organizations promote the idea that the environment benefits from the act of hunting because it keeps wildlife populations in balance. Overpopulation of a species can lead to serious problems and hunting has always been a way to regulate that. Deer is one of the most common species hunted in the United States. This species is also commonly overpopulated. Hunters defend themselves by stating that it is necessary to hunt this species to protect them and spare these animals and others, a slow and painful death.

There was a time when deer were once a big food source for humans, however, life has changed and hunting these animals for survival is not necessary anymore. Suburban living has pushed the deer out of their habitat and the wooded areas they once populated have become scarcer. This has also led to a decrease in living areas sustainable for deer predators, such as wolves, which are therefore no longer preying on deer as they used to. The deer population is increasing. It is becoming so large that woods, yards, agriculture and even humans are all being effected.

Deer are moving into areas inhabited by humans to find food. Often deer eat vegetables and harm gardens, farmland and landscaping while feeding. This means there is less food to be produced and less on our tables. Still there is not enough food to sustain the growing deer population, which causes starvation. Starving deer are more susceptible to diseases, such as tapeworm and roundworm as well as lyme disease. When deer become diseased the illness can move quickly throughout the population.

Deer moving into populated areas leads to other issues. Hungry deer search high and low for food. This leads them to areas that are dangerous to the general public. Deer related accidents often occur, usually ending in the deer's death. While a damaged vehicle means costs for the motorist, roads and rails might get damaged during an accident as well. This leads to a cost to the general public. Money is not the main issue though. Injury to motorists, passengers and others are potential hazards that cause concern.

Keeping the deer population under control is a reasonable solution. Hunting to keep deer from overpopulating helps both deer and humans. Hunting season is a time for licensed hunters to go after deer. There are certain months they kill deer with some restrictions, such as using only a rifle or only bow and arrow. Another option found at various times during the year are controlled deer hunts. These hunts are often scheduled at particular locations, such as at national and state parks. Hunters and marksmen register to participate in these events focusing on controlling deer overpopulation.

Deer hunting is a benefit when it comes to controlling deer overpopulation. Hunters consider their efforts a more humane way for the deer to die. Dying of starvation can be a miserable experience that leads to long suffering for the animal. Hunters are also protecting vegetation which allows more productive crops to be found in stores. This helps store owners and farmers with their livelihood. Another major benefit is helping save lives when it comes to deer related vehicle accidents.

This is one example of how hunters contribute to population control. Any species at risk of becoming overpopulated could be facing serious struggles. Although many people don't like the idea of shooting and killing an animal, the thought of an animal starving to death or dying a slow a painful death by disease is a sad thought as well. Hunter's do believe that the environment and these species that are susceptible to becoming over populated truly benefit from the sport as the check that keeps wildlife populations in balance. 

















Sources:

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/deer/deer_management/deerhuntastool.asp 

University of Illinois
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/deer/strategy.cfm?SubCat=9099
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/deer/damage.cfm?SubCat=8890

http://wolvesonceroamed.com/tag/deer-management-program/




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