I second the notion that hunters put more money into conservation than anyone. I think it's true. Also, most of us hunters are also avid animal people, we like to own pets, watch wildlife, and promote conservation (which includes maintaining healthy populations). As far as some of the so called conservation groups, unfortunately money corrupts. I have personal experience with the Humane Society here in MN. They have gotten to the point where they routinely steal peoples pets so they can "place" them in good homes. Of course their is a healthy charge to the person who wants one of these "lost" pets. So they aren't a conservation or animal loving group any more, they just want the money.
