A great misconception held by the public at large is that hunting has a detrimental effect on wildlife. But the truth is, sport hunting is one of the most important tools in species management in Africa. It may seem counter-intuitive that killing animals is good for the species, but when you look closely, the reasons become clear. Two countries of similar size and geography are Kenya and Tanzania. Kenya banned all hunting in 1977, a ban which is still in place. Tanzania d

You may not know it, but hunters are in a war. No, I’m not talking about physical war, with bombs and guns, although our enemies have used both to further their cause. No, I’m talking about a war against hunting itself. We as hunters are being attacked by radical anti-hunting groups that spread lies and half-truths about hunting, and report them to the public at large as fact. Want proof, here is just a sample of what came from the official website of a group called Frie

I have spoken before about the organizations that are waging war on our outdoor heritage, about PETA and the Humane Society of the United States, the Friends of Animals and Fund for Animals. These groups are dedicated to the complete abolition of hunting, and their lies and propaganda should be fought with the facts and the science of conservation. But sometimes, a lone voice speaking the truth is not enough. Sometimes we must band together in defense of our common rights