Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is hunting ethical?
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Yes, hunting is ethical

Proponents of this position hold that hunting can be carried out ethically: that killing an animal for food or population control is morally no different from other meat production, and that regulated hunting sustains habitat and long-standing cultural practice.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Hunting for food does openly what meat eating does out of sight
  2. Regulated hunting sustains the habitat and populations that a blanket ban would leave unfunded