Sportsmen, hunting, and fair chase
Conservation Northwest supports the protection and restoration of habitat for all native wildlife (including carnivores). We also support science-based wildlife management and fair chase hunting according to the laws of the state of Washington.
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- Hunting and conservation can go hand in hand
For wildlife
Conservation Northwest supports the protection and restoration of habitat for all native wildlife (including carnivores). We also support science-based wildlife management and fair-chase hunting according to the laws of the state of Washington.
Most hunters have a deep respect for wild areas and choose to take their enjoyment further by becoming skilled at stalking and taking wild game animals.
Modern day hunters, lifeblood of conservation, words of Lee Davis, Kittitas County Field & Stream Club President
A sportsmen ethic
Hunters take enormous pride not only in taking an animal in the field but in properly cleaning and handling the game so that they and their families can enjoy some of the healthiest meat available. The recent movement to eat leaner meat and know where it comes from has been a common practice with hunters for many generations.
When hunting is based on the science of animal population management and hunters take considerable care to hunt lawfully and take care of and respect the animals they take, there doesn't have to be a "for" or "against" hunting attitude. It is just another important way some people choose to experience nature and wild places.
