Both sides of the New Jersey bear population issue have valid points about hunting the black bear.  I can understand why animal rights activists are anti-hunting, and I can also understand why hunters hunt the black bear.  But, has the argument become so heated between the hunters and the activist that they both have lost sight of what is right for the animal?

Will the animal rights activist only be happy when everyone is a vegan?   I know that the meat I buy at the grocery store was an animal but, I did not have to kill it, skin it, or butcher it.  Like most people I am comfortable with my distance.  A hunter is up close and personal with their quarry.  The animals can and have turned and attacked the hunter.  This is a real risk that hunters take even with high powered weapons.  Bears have been known to “rise from the dead”; attack and kill the hunter – then die.  A good hunter will be responsible in every way for their hunt; from being licensed, to a humane kill, to bringing home the meat.

Expecting an animal to not go into some ones fenced yard or not raid the garbage cans is unrealistic.  Expecting an animal not to kill another animal is not realistic.  Male black bears have been known to kill black bear cubs just like male lions have killed lion cubs when they take over a pride.  Animals have their own natures and it isn’t always sweet.

However, man has his nature too.  Yes, there are people who have an ego thing when it comes to hunting but, that same ego can be found in other places besides the hunt.

Not all hunters turn into serial killers and not all animal rights groups are Dudley-Do-Right’s.  I guess it boils down to trust and respect of one another and the animal.  To try to do what is right for both species so we can live in harmony; still does not make it an easy decision.

We need both hunters and animal rights activist to keep the rest of us aware and a little uncomfortable.

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