Why Do We have Hunting Laws?

Hunting laws do at least one of the following four things:

1. Protect people.
2. Protect wildlife.
3. Ensure fair chase.
4. Ensure a fair distribution of game.

1. Protect people
       The requirement to pass a hunter education course, before hunting, is an example of a law that protects people.

2. Protect wildlife
       Laws that set hunting season dates protect wildlife.

3. Ensure a fair chase
       Laws that limit hunters' "method of take" insure fair chase.

4. Ensure a fair distribution of game
       Bag limits and other laws insure that all hunters have an opportunity to bag game.