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The Ethics of Hunting

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Hunting

The Hunting community has branched out from the woods to the World Wide Web: hunting resources available online are vast and thorough. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hunter, these Web sites help you get licensed in any U.S. state, determine what kinds of game to hunt, and expand your knowledge of weaponry and available outfits.

General Resources on Hunting

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Hunting Training and Licenses

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The Ethics of Hunting

Being aware of hunting ethics and the principles of fair chase help you hunt responsibly even in the most thrilling of circumstances. If you don’t abide by the laws and ethics of hunting you diminish the integrity of your kill; being fair to your prey and to your fellow hunters keeps the honor of the sport intact. These Web sites explain the different guidelines for ethical hunting.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Visit your state’s individual DNR Web site to determine what specific hunting laws are enforced by your state.
  • You can always do a general search for this specific information by typing your state name or abbreviation into a search box along with phrases like “hunting laws,” “hunting rules,” or “hunting ethics.”
  • Each state has different laws, so make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations wherever you go.
  • Although states have specific rules, remember that the hunters’ code of ethics—fair chase standards—is universal.

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Places to Hunt

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Different Kinds of Hunting

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Bowhunting

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Hunting News and Opinions

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Resources for Female Hunters

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Resources for Hunters With Disabilities

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Preserving Wildlife as a Hunter

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