Hunting Ethics

There is a laundry list of things from any hunter pursuing different game as to what people consider ethical.  With each hunt something else may come up to add to that list.  We want to teach all of the young hunters who are new to the sport the correct way in which to go about hunting.  This is very important to instill these values in them at a young age so they  can continue to spead their knowledge with the future generations.  From a duck hunters perspective there are things that considered cardinal sins and something to avoid at all costs.  Here is a list of things in which are considered unethical by many peoples standards.

Unethical

• Sky busting- Not only will you have a poor chance of getting a clean kill on birds, you will ruin the hunt for anyone else on the same water by shooting into flocks out of your range.
• Not recovering birds-  The number of waterfowl is already diminishing.  When a bird is shot a valid attempt must be made to recover the bird because otherwise it is a waste of a bird.
• Setting up Decoys next to someone else- Many people go through rough nights and get up early to secure hunting spots.  Setting up next to someone else and ruining their hunt is just Bush League.   If you want a spot, get up and get out there.
• Shooting over Limits-  There is a reason that the government agencies put limits of game taken.  I would guess that they have put more research into populations and numbers than you have.  Shoot the appropriate limits to ensure good hunting for the future.
• Throwing Birds Away- Some people enjoy the sport of shooting waterfowl but not the taste of the game.  I have heard of people who hunt for bands and will throw birds in a ditch.  If you are going to go through the effort of shooting waterfowl you should enjoy the bounty of the bird.  If you are not fond of the taste, the odds are that someone you know would enjoy the birds.