Ethics should guide sportsmen, too
What if everyone did it?
When regulations seem to fall short, I often pose that question as a guide for my outdoor ethics.
The question applies to hunting, fishing, camping and all walks of life.
What if everyone brought a dog to your favorite trailhead and left a present of poo? Many people pick up after their pets regardless of whether there’s a regulation simply because it’s the right thing to do.
As put by the late natural resources conservation guru Aldo Leopold, “Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching – even when doing the wrong thing is legal.” More here.
Question: What is something that you can legally do that wouldn't be ethical?
