Advocates of hunting and fishing are pushing for a college course to promote their favored industry. Identical legislation has been pushed by billionaire right-wing lobbyists in other states, and now Maine is their battleground.
The reasoning behindL.D. 271is weak. Contrary to the sponsors’ claims, there is no evidence of a relationship between hunting and conservation. When pressed, hunting advocates admit that there is no evidence. Teaching college students about a “conservation model” that is not scientifically supported would do Maine’s public education system a profound disservice. Outside of the classroom, Mainers who care about wildlife must be aware of the distinction between hunting for sport and real conservation.
The promotion of hunting and fishing through L.D. 271 is not about conservation or education. It is about recruiting new members to an expensive hobby and sustaining an industry that is vastly profitable but likely in…
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