bowhuntMN Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 For our final project in my Comp II class, we have to write an argumentative paper on a topic that we feel passionate about and can take a stance on either for or against. Naturally, i decided to choose hunting as my topic and i'm arguing why hunting has a place in society today, but might have to narrow it down to hunting in the U.S. if my instructor says it's too broad. I want to address certain issues like common misconceptions of hunters (particularly how they are portrayed by some groups and to clear any stereotypes of blood-thirsty, unethical old men running through the woods killing everything in sight- although i know there are some out there like that). I also want to bring up exactly how much time and money hunters give to conservational efforts, how much money they bring into local economies, and other ways in which they do good (for instance: Catch A Dream). And for fun, i'll do a little PETA bashing and throw out some numbers from the HSUS to really open up the class's eyes to show who is really helping the animals. What i need some help with though is finding good sources of information or articles that will boost my arguments. I already know i can find loads of it on the NRA and SCI websites, as well as Ducks Unlimited and other conservation groups when i want to point out the time and money that hunters give to conservation each year. But if you guys know of any good articles or books i could get my hands on let me know! I'm justs starting my research now and the written paper is due April 27th, with the oral presentations beginning the 29th. Thanks for anything you can give me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 A lot of state wildlife agencies/DNR's will have data about license sales and wildlife enhancement projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchuLace Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I have a copy of the latest Turkey Country magazine which is from the NWTF. It said something like 1.6 million jobs rely on hunting and fishing. If you can get ahold of it or find it online it would be good to use. I will try to find my copy of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchuLace Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I have a copy of the latest Turkey Country magazine which is from the NWTF. It said something like 1.6 million jobs rely on hunting and fishing. If you can get ahold of it or find it online it would be good to use. I will try to find my copy of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 bowhuntMN, check this site out, has lots of subjects you would be interested in. Will try to attach url but if it doesn't it is nrahuntersrights.org http://www.nrahuntersrights.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 check out the nra and the american hunter magazines. you'll find a plethora of valuable information, and facts & figures that will stagger the imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 check out the nra and the american hunter magazines. you'll find a plethora of valuable information, and facts & figures that will stagger the imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntMN Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 sounds good guys! i'll take a look at those tomorrow when i have time. and thanks for pulling up those links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 you can look on the www.qdma.com alot of cool stuff that should give you some more data Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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