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Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife or feral animals, by
humans for food, recreation, or trade.
Hunting can also involve the elimination of vermin, as a means of pest control to prevent
diseases caused by overpopulation.
Hunting advocates state that hunting can be a necessary component of modern wildlife
management, for example to help maintain a population of healthy animals within an environment's ecological
carrying capacity when natural checks such as predators are absent.
Hunting has a long history and may well pre-date the rise of the species Homo
sapiens.
Hunting was a crucial component of hunter-gatherer societies before the domestication of
livestock and the dawn of agriculture, beginning about 11,000 years ago.
Hunting is still vital in marginal climates, especially those unsuited for pastoral uses or
agriculture.
Hunting was considered to be an honourable, somewhat competitive pastime to help the
aristocracy practice skills of war in times of peace.
Hunting dogs allow humans to pursue and kill prey that would otherwise be very difficult or
dangerous to hunt.
Hunting is primarily regulated by state law; additional regulations are imposed through United States
environmental law in the case of migratory birds and endangered species.
Hunting big game typically requires a "tag" for each animal harvested.
Hunting migratory waterfowl requires a duck stamp from the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Hunting in the United States is not associated with any particular class or culture; a 2006
poll showed seventy-eight percent of Americans supported legal hunting, although relatively few Americans actually
hunt.
Hunting gives resource managers an important tool in managing populations that might exceed the
carrying capacity of their habitat and threaten the well-being of other species, or, in some instances, damage
human health or safety.
Hunting in North America in the 19th century was done primarily as a way to supplement food
supplies, although it is now undertaken mainly for sport.
Hunting also has a significant financial impact in the United States, with many companies
specialising in hunting equipment or speciality tourism.
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