Traditional Hunting Ethics Set The Standard

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Although hunting is not a "team sport," sportsmanship and ethics are as important when hunting as when engaged in any sport.  But it might not seem that way at first.  If you’re playing a team sport and all eyes are upon you, it makes sense to monitor your behavior and be courteous and mindful of others. "But when hunters get away from it all and enjoy the beauty of remote places-they may forget there are other people in the area.  In fact, the hunter’s goal is generally to be where they don’t have people around them," said Thomas Baumeister, FWP hunter education coordinator.  "But the reality is a hunter is very likely to be knowingly or unknowingly sharing an area with another recreationist." If hunters keep a few simple thoughts and rules in mind, they can be sure they are hunting safely, protecting the image of hunting and setting a good example for any up and coming hunters that may be accompanying them on an outing, Baumeister said.