| Hunting refers to the act of pursuing animals to | | | | classes only. In time, the rising middle class |
| capture them or kill them for consumption or | | | | adopted this sport as well. Most people kill for thrill. |
| trade. In ancient times, hunting was a necessity | | | | In the US, hunting is not associated with any |
| and one of the vital means of survival. It was the | | | | particular class. Local hunting clubs and national |
| chief source of obtaining food and clothing. In | | | | organizations provide training for hunters. These |
| modern times, hunting refers to regulated and | | | | organizations purchase land, develop it, and set it |
| legal hunting. Hunted animals are referred to as | | | | aside as habitat open to hunters. Anyone who |
| game animals, which are usually large mammals or | | | | wants to hunt must carry a hunting license, and |
| migratory birds. Hunting excludes the killing of | | | | the prerequisites vary from state to state. |
| non-game animals and domestic animals. | | | | Hunting of most mammals like deer and elk is |
| The earliest hunting weapons were spears, bow | | | | usually regulated at state level. |
| and arrows. Hunting is still very important in | | | | Kenya, in the year 1977, chose to ban hunting to |
| marginal climates, which are not suited for | | | | protect and promote tourism. Safaris are a very |
| agriculture. Most hunters prefer to hunt with the | | | | popular way of hunting. They last for several |
| aid of hunting dogs like hounds. The sport of | | | | days, while hunters camp in bushes or jungles to |
| hunting varies from region to region. It should be | | | | pursue animals. The most common hunting |
| noted that many people do not consider hunting | | | | weapons today are bows and modern rifles. |
| as a sport for the simple reason that a sport | | | | Various techniques like baiting, trapping and |
| cannot involve killing and slaughter. In the past, | | | | camouflage are used in hunting. |
| hunting was a privilege of the noble and upper | | | | |