Excellent write up Lars.

People do not understand/accept the role of hunting in conservation, not do they understand that when a predatory species is reduced/removed from the cycle then man must do the work that species did. Hunting keeps deer and elk in check (outside of RMNP that is), hunting helps farmers, hunting is a tremendous sport (fresh air, sights, sounds, smells). I haven't been hunting but I've always supported it. I got my small game license this year, hope to use it.