The Complex History of Duck Hunting

From unlimited supply to endangered species, the history of hunting is a complex one. One thing’s for sure: don’t mess with the duck hunters! Join Human Footprint host, Shane Campbell-Staton, on a pre-dawn hunt with duck hunting legend Ramsey Russell as they explore the history and culture of hunting in America.

Have a Human Footprint question for Shane? Let us know in the comments!

[camerapasteurize]

This comment section is just full of people who have absolutely no idea what hunting is about or what impact it has, lol

Edit: fixed a word

[ashtynpettigrew-hawkins]

My question is at the end he’s saying that those types of birds were almost extinct so if he knew that why’d he shoot it. I’m all for hunting but I’m not for hunting animals that are going extinct

[mascadadelpantion]

I understand that duck hunting is an important part of people's lives. I just will never hunt.

[renatocann]

"Lifestyle" "Tradition" absolute bs

[deinsilverdrac]

Basically for everyone who think hunting is good for nature and that hunters are nature allies.

Think again.
And remember that most recently extinct species and most endangered specie you can think of had been exterminated by hunters.


It's only recently than habitat destruction and pollution had surpassed hunting in the most ecological disaster for wildlife.

[MRDIVER]

Killing animals is not an accomplishment. Don't waste your time and money like those fools. Find real opportunity and lead a fruitful lifestyle.

[joweb]

Let's just not hut and eat more nutritional plants instead.