Hunting has recently gained a whole new dimension. Hunters will soon be able to shoot animals, for a fee, with just a click of the mouse thanks to Live-Shot.com.
In response, the state Legislature is considering a piece of legislation that would prevent Wisconsin residents from participating. It is vital that state legislators prevent Internet hunting from occurring in our state before a single animal loses its life.
Although supporters of Internet shooting point toward the increased number of people who will be able to hunt, it is hard to get past the fact that more animals will die because of this website.
Live-Shot.com views this kind of hunting as beneficial because it will enable people with disabilities to shoot and kill animals just like any other hunter. It appears they feel they are doing a public service for the hunting industry, when in reality they are profiting off the murder of animals. It seems highly doubtful that being able to hunt online will broaden their horizons in a positive manner.
Perhaps the most troubling part of Internet hunting is that it will make it much easier for animals to be killed by anyone at any time. There are plenty of video and computer games that allow people to \kill"" an animal without anyone actually injuring a live animal.
People will continue to hunt wildlife and it is nearly impossible to prevent them from doing it. Why should we make it any easier for them? If someone wants to hunt, they should have to go through the process of purchasing a gun and obtaining the necessary permits to go. While this website gives those with disabilities the opportunity to hunt, not everyone using this website will have a disability. Most violent criminals begin their careers with smaller acts, including animal cruelty. Will people using this website have an increased propensity to act out violently in society?
It is hard to see what good can possibly come out of a website designed solely to kill animals. Although there will be a $150 fee for the opportunity to shoot wild animals and an additional ""harvest fee"" to pay for the animals, it is not enough. The most horrific part is after the person murders the animal, they can pay a $175 fee to send the animal to a taxidermist and get it stuffed or mounted as a trophy. The hunter can also opt to spend an additional $60 for the meat.
If the hunter is only interested in killing the animal, they can simply donate it. Furthermore, not having to handle the carcass after the person shoots it helps remove them from their actions and makes it easier for them to kill an animal without any conscience.
Wisconsin should outlaw this form of hunting before its residents even have the chance to try it. By refusing to allow Internet hunting in the state, we will get across the message that certain websites will not be tolerated and bring the negative activities to a halt before they become rampant.
