How does big game hunting in north America, Europe and Africa benefit nature and local communities?

Firstly, please note that this question is clearly not aimed at the anti-hunting, anti-gun lobby, so please don't answer with such comments.



I am not a hunter myself but I am very interested in the history of hunting and the activity itself.



I would be very grateful if anybody could tell me, in terms a layman could understand, how hunting is not purely a selfish pass-time but also benefits the natural environment and local communities?



Thanks. How does big game hunting in north America, Europe and Africa benefit nature and local communities?
Wildlife management officials, unlike most other governmental agencies, usually do their jobs well. They use hunting licenses and limits on hunters to control and maintain healthy game populations and provide for other wild species as well. If allowed to over-populate, many grazing species will cause irreparable damage to ecosystems and have ripple effects through the food chain leading to possible soil erosion and even the extinction of competing species.



Fees from hunting and fishing provide valuable funding for these wildlife programs.



In areas rich in game, entire economies are created that support and service these hunters. Many rural areas rely completely on the guides, outfitters, lodging and transportation around hunting and fishing. In many areas, the only alternative economy to agriculture is the hunting and fishing tourism economy.



The products of harvesting wild game provide healthy, valuable, alternative food sources than the mass produced supermarket food.




First of all Hunting is a great way to control animal population. With out it these animals would become overpopulated and die a slow and painful death of starvation and sickness.

Most hunters are very concerned about the environment and hunt by disturbing as little as possible.

It helps local communities (I'll use my small town for example) with sales of hunting supplies. They help local business such as restaurants 1 of the restaurants in my town nearly triples in profit between November and January just because of the out of town hunters. Lastly Out of town hunters need a place to sleep. In the 1 motel in my town it is about impossible to get a room during hunting season. How does big game hunting in north America, Europe and Africa benefit nature and local communities?
well, it puts food in there belly and fur on there back, and some tribes even build their homes with fur. people can turn the bones/horns/antlers into tools to make stuff with and maybe to sell.



that's just SOME of the benefit for humans.



hunting keeps animals from over populateing and in turn that keeps them from starveing and becomeing diseased. it also helps to keep local plant life healthy and not over eaten.



thats just SOME of the benefit for animals.





so if done right, hunting can be a win-win for humans and animals, even if it doesnt seem like it. to put it simple, without hunting the human race would not be what it is today.How does big game hunting in north America, Europe and Africa benefit nature and local communities?
Did you know that sportsmen, not mountain bikers, bird watchers or hikers, pay for conservation and endangered species protection? sportsmen pay 75 percent of the costs of state game agencies. taxes on hunting equipment- not hiking, skiing, or rock climbing gear- are taxed 10 percent for conservation. by paying Pittman-Robertson surtaxes on guns, ammo and other gear, hunters sent $294,691,282 to state conservation programs in 2005.

that's one thing hunting's done before hunters even go out to hunt. not to mention keeping a healthy balance for animals so they wont overpopulate. the human element is key in the preadator-prey relationship. we need to stay in that relationship for a healthy environment for conservation. then everyone is happy!
Wildlife is a renewable resource, it keeps the Animals from becoming overpopulated resulting in Starvation, Disease.* Hunting preserves wildlife for future generations to enjoy, and provides healthy food for the Hunters and their Family, and Friends.* It also contributes to employment, and the economy.*
Keeps small bushiness going with sales of goods , rooms etc ,