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10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Going Hunting

Are you okay with taking the life of a creature with a loving family?

Kennedy Thomas

Jul 12, 2018

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As a society, we seem to put ourselves first. Humans always rank themselves as superior to other creatures, put their needs first, and validate species based off of closeness to their own. However, the importance of the life of another creature is not up to humanity to decide. So I ask that before you or someone you know goes hunting, ask yourself these questions and really think about the consequences of your actions. Overall, please remember to have compassion for others.

1. Does this creature deserve to die?

What gives humans the right to decide if an animal lives or dies? I don't necessarily believe in a God, but if there is one, only she should get to decide something that heavy.

2. Is this a necessary kill?

The answer is almost always no. I don't care about the deer population taking over, either. We wouldn't have issues with this in the first place if humans would stop ruining habitats. So instead of using that as an excuse, maybe we should put efforts towards rebuilding habitats.

3. Do I need this kill to survive?

Chances are, no. You don't even need meat to survive, but you can pick that up at your local store if you absolutely must.

4. Does this animal have a family?

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Yes. The animal that you are hunting for has a family just like you do. A family that loves them the way that you love yours. Think twice before you take that away from someone.

5. Is this animal endangered?

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BIG GAME HUNTING IS A PROBLEM. These animals are not trophies for your sick hobby. These are living, breathing, beautiful creatures that have never harmed a human in their lives. They deserve to live.

6. Will this kill do any good at all?

Someone please tell me how taking a life is good. Tell me how murder is okay. I'll wait.

7. Can I sleep at night knowing I took a life?

This one is up to you. Can you sleep okay without replaying the death of an innocent animal over and over?

8. Am I looking at the animal as a part of a population, or as an individual?

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Often times, people view animals as just another part of their species. This makes it easier to think of the animal as something rather than someone. Despite this, animals are individuals with different personalities and lives. Each individual animal is important.

9. Is this fair?

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Ask yourself if it really is fair to hunt an unarmed, unaware animal. An animal who, just like humans, is trying their best to survive this world.

10. What made me start hunting?

Now, this is maybe the most important question. It all starts with this. Why did you start? What's the point of continuing?

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10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Going Hunting

Are you okay with taking the life of a creature with a loving family?

In This Article:

1. Does this creature deserve to die?

2. Is this a necessary kill?

3. Do I need this kill to survive?

4. Does this animal have a family?

5. Is this animal endangered?

6. Will this kill do any good at all?

7. Can I sleep at night knowing I took a life?

8. Am I looking at the animal as a part of a population, or as an individual?

9. Is this fair?

10. What made me start hunting?

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