Why Do We Have Such Strange Hunting Laws?

Hunting regulations vary widely, and seemingly illogically, from state to state. This is partly because states have different habitats, species, and hunting traditions. But, it’s also because hunters (and the general public) can't seem to agree on ethical hunting practices. This week, contributor Christine Peterson explains how she recently got into reporting on hunting ethics and regulations while writing a story about a persistence antelope hunter. The hunter, Mike Wolfe, was attempting to run down an antelope and shoot it with a traditional bow. Read that feature story here. And find Christine's report on differing hunting regulations here.   Produced and edited by Senior Deputy Editor Natalie Krebs. Reporting by Christine Peterson. Music is by Loren Shane Humphrey (APM music). Clarification: Rifle hunters in Idaho are allowed to use scopes containing battery powered or tritium lighted reticles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices