Good question. For the sake of this column, the word "antis" refers to those who are vocally opposed to hunting. Some may also be animal rights advocates, although not all.

THE ETHICS OF FAIR CHASE

THE ETHICS OF FAIR CHASE

The Boone and Crockett Club’s Heritage of the Hunt podcast will include broad content relevant to hunters and those passionate about the great outdoors. The primary podcast will focus on interviews with members, industry leaders, scientists, policy makers, and more who will shine a light on a wide range of topics.

Sheep, Bears, Caribou, Whitetails—There’s a Giant for Every Hunter

Could you pick only one species to hunt for the rest of your life? We can’t either, so we waded through our recent big game entries to give you a big taste of everything. North America is a hunter’s paradise, and the assortment of big game animals you’ll see in the following is the cream of the crop.

Much debate has occurred through the years over the value and purpose of maintaining records of “trophy” big game animals killed by hunters. This has become magnified in recent years with a focus on trophy hunting in general, spawned in part by the Cecil the Lion episode, and in conflicting reports on the genetic impacts of trophy hunting to big game populations in particular.

The Ethics of Fair Chase – I always wanted an Olympic gold medal. As a young person, I learned that this achievement requires an astounding amount of time, effort, and phenomenal natural talent. This is why an Olympic gold medal is so highly coveted. National pride aside, owning the effort and experiencing the competition is what it is all about.

"Federal public lands were among the first accomplishments of the Boone and Crockett Club and remain a priority for us today" said Club President Morrie Stevens.  We need all available tools at our disposal to be sure Federal lands are secure, well cared for, and accessible for multiple uses."

Since 1788, Article IV, Section 3, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution has given Congress the authority to acquire and manage federal property. Today, that includes roughly 640 million acres of land, nearly 28 percent of the 2.3 billion acres in 50 states and the District of Columbia.