When many people think of hunting, they think of cruel and evil people who senselessly kill innocent animals. What they don't realize is that hunting is a tradition passed down and a way for people to bond with others who share a love of the sport. There are two main types of hunting: bow hunting and rifle hunting. There are strict rules and regulations that apply to hunting, so someone can't just go out and start shooting all the animals. Before someone can hunt, they must pass a field course and exam in order to obtain their license. Without a license, you cannot purchase tags. A medal is a piece of paper that you buy to be able to kill an animal. You can hunt many different types of animals, from birds to bears, but in this essay I will talk specifically about big game. Big game is called deer, elk, bear and cougar. Although many people believe that big game hunting should be banned in the United States, they overlook the fact that hunting does more good than harm. Many people use the meat they have harvested while hunting as a primary source of food for themselves and their families. You could argue that it's easier to just buy store-bought meat. While it is easier to buy meat in a store, it is cheaper and healthier to hunt your own meat. In his article, J. Townsend talks about store-bought meat versus hunting. These figures are shocking and unexpected. Even though they call themselves animal rights activists, they haven't really helped the animals. This proves that hunters are the largest source of conservation funding in the United States, far surpassing animal rights.