University Offers Course On Hunting
POSTED: 7:28 am EST November 25, 2005
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- You won't learn how to hunt in this class, but it may get you thinking about hunting in a different way.
West Virginia University is offering one of the few classes in the country on hunting.
Topics include the evolution of hunting in society, its role in wildlife management, traditions, ethics, animal rights, gun control and economic impact.
Nearly everyone in the class is an experienced hunter, but one of the professors who designed the course says he hopes that will change.
James Anderson says he likes to present both sides of controversial issues, which is why he occasionally brings in guest speakers from organizations opposed to hunting.
One woman who took the course she's been been around hunting all her life but had no interest in it until now.
Amy Morgan says the class has changed her view about a sport enjoyed by many members of her family.
Now she says she wants to "check it out.
