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Barry Wahl walks out of the woods after the end of a
hunting session one morning. Wahl was out hunting for woodcock and even
though he didn't get any during the morning hunt, he says just being out in
the woods brings him pleasure.
While hunting has been a part of the American
tradition back to the country's founding, over time it's popularity has
fallen dramatically. Much of it has to do with the disconnect people have
with the 'harvesting' of their meat. Many now look unfavorably on hunting,
even those who eat meat, and for a variety of other reasons, including a
diminishing of available land, hunting is on the decline in America. But for
those who still hunt, the reasons for hunting remain numerous, including: a
greater sense of appreciation for nature, a shared comradery with fellow
hunters and wildlife conservation.
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