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woman hunter in snow"I hunt because I like adventure."

Hunting challenges your woods skills and tests your hardiness. Can you hike up to that area where the game crosses? Do you know how to read animal sign? Would you know what to do if you got lost?


"I hunt because I have the freedom of choice."

Choosing to hunt is a gift of freedom. In many countries, hunting is only for wealthy landowners or people of power and influence. In North America, wildlife belongs to all the people. I can choose to hunt like my father and grandfather did.
photo by Lyle Willmarth


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