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Is hunting as popular as it once was?
- Thread starter clisbyclark
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Go to a wma on opening day and see what you think.
I haven't hunted since I was a kid. Now in my later 50's I want to have a go at it again
Probably not. Best I've figured @ 8% of the population hunt. So we're in the minority. And the older generation that has hunted are getting too old or dying out. Just being honest
I would say yes. Go to our local high school and camo might as well be a school color. My son and his friends will strike out squirrel hunting in a heartbeat. Drive through any small town Saturday at lunch and there are as many Florida tags as there are Georgia.
Just going by what I see in my area id say probably not as popular. Theres still plenty that hunt but many now are only qdm minded. Nothing wrong if that’s what you want but when I started in early 70s everyone was just happy taking a deer. I have many nice ones and still like taking a good buck but I can also enjoy just taking a deer at times.
This here is a fact! Just my opinion. Lack of huntable land and Cost of equipment I believe plays a major roll in the decline. Well that along with government aide such as food stamps etc. Man doesn't have to no longer work as hard for the next meal or see to it meat is in the freezer. Put all that on top of the know how that was unfortunately not passed down. It can be disheartening and a humbling experience learning to hunt. It's hard work to be successful. Most will quit. I believe you have a great decline. they have seen to it it stays a sport.
Kids got their nose stuck in a phone screen
