Hunting and Social Media

In an age dominated by digital media, hunters should be more cognizant of how they portray hunting on social media and the web in general. Every week there is a news article bashing someone for posting an untasteful picture on Instagram or Twitter. The headline will say something like “Area Man Paid Thousands to Kill Animal.” Many are quick to point fingers at hunters, casting them as uncivilized or not caring about animal lives. However, those pointing their fingers probably do not realize the thousands of dollars that hunter spent on shooting that animal more than likely went toward protecting its species and improving habitat for all wildlife.