In response to King, I think hunting has improved in many areas of the US in the last 20-30 years with regards to animal conservation. Duck numbers are up, deer are better, as well as many other animals. Lots of work is going on across the South to bring back Mr. Bob. I wouldn't be surprised if efforts increase to bring back prairie chickens in their native plains.
Hunting limits and tags have increased from where they were 20-30 years ago, so I think this is a possitive trend.
With regards to anti-hunting and anti-shooting advocates, yes we must work to prevent them from gaining any ground. Fortunately, a good many hunters and shooters still exist in the US; they're just not the ones on TV. I DO enjoy going home and seeing cammie clad folks snapping shells, gear, and tags at Walmart, and I don't see that decreasing any time soon - at least in Texas.
