Internet hunting
Internet hunting is the practice of
Almost as soon as internet hunting was introduced in the U.S. state of Texas, strong opposition to the practice developed among pro-gun and pro-hunting organizations, including the National Rifle Association and Safari Club International, as well as among animal rights and environmental groups. The majority of hunters do not consider the practice to be hunting, as it does not conform to the rules of a "fair chase".[1][3]
As of August 2008, forty U.S. states had enacted laws or regulations to ban internet hunting.[4] These bans were supported by a Humane Society campaign, and according to the organization, internet hunting is no longer being practiced.[3] Critics say internet hunting never existed as a viable industry, making much of the legislation curtailing it "a testament to public alarm over internet threats and the gilded life of legislation that nobody opposes".[5] Advocates see the legislation as a proactive measure that may yet curb the practice, which could easily spring up in states or other countries where it is not prohibited.
See also
- Remote weapon system
References
- ^ a b Kris Axtman (5 April 2005). "Hunting by remote control draws fire from all quarters". The Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ Drew Sandholm (2 February 2008). "Internet Hunting: Click & Kill". KSFY Action News. Archived from the original on 15 November 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
- ^ a b Humane Society Wildlife Abuse Campaign, Fact Sheet on Internet Hunting Archived 28 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Humane Society, Map of Internet Hunting Bans Archived 24 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine (Aug. 2008)
- ^ Zachary M. Seward (10 August 2007). "Internet Hunting Has Got to Stop -- If It Ever Starts". The Wall Street Journal.