Fishing, Hunting and Conservation

Conservation versus Environmentalist is a constant battle as many states look to find ways to deal with an overpopulation of animals, whether they be deer, black bear, wild pigs, racoons or beavers.

While some believe that man has wreaked havoc on the environment and that all animals have a right to live just as much as humans, conservationists believe in balance and controlling and managing wildlife so it is beneficial to both animals and humankind.

Some animals have been hunted to near extinction and due to laws protecting them their numbers have increased dramatically.  States are now dealing with over-population of many animals and are grappling with ways to deal with the problems overpopulation has created, whether it be the transmittal of diseases to car accidents to damage to farms and forests.

NJ, one of the most densely populated states, is dealing with this problem and the conflict that arises when one side does not believe hunting is the answer and that humans should alter their behavior and the conservation side that believes human involvement will make a better and safer environment.

Dan Roberts, writer for Ammoland, joins "Common Sense" to discuss conservation versus environmentalism and how hunting, fishing and the role of controlling and maintaining the environment allow men and wildlife to peacefully co-exist.