In 1764 many hunted game (game?) for survival. If the technology didn't advance there would probably be alot of buffalo swimming in our waters & alot more whales roaming our prairies, thank fully that we had some sort of control other wise we'd probably be extinct.
If you hunt, prove that it is to supplement your diet or a wish to lower your food bill other wise you have no reason to hunt, it's not a sport unless you can shoot & release, unharmed. Prove that your life is in danger& you need to own or carry a weapon & pay to have a law officer check that you have it, yearly & if it's gone lost or stolen you can pay dearly. If it's foud to be used in a crime be prepared to serve as much time as those guilty of the actual crime & pay for any your part of the fines, damages or the casts of a civil suit against you. If your gun is involved in a death be willing to offer up your first born to the family that lost their loved one.
Barry