First of all, just like in any other religion, people are
people, first and foremost. Some Pagans probably love roller
coasters and some like Hello Kitty, but that doesn't mean all of
them do. Secondly, it's very important that you understand (a)
not all Pagans follow the rule of "Harm None" and (b) even among
those who do follow it, there are varying interpretations. For
many Pagans, equally as important as the idea of caring about
animals is the concept of responsible wildlife management. The
fact is, in some areas, wild animals such as whitetail deer,
antelope, and others have reached the status of nuisance animal.
In the state of Ohio alone, in 2007, there were nearly 700,000
whitetails roaming around. Some are hit by cars, others die when
the amount of animals in an area outweighs the available
resources, and still more are plagued by disease caused by
overpopulation. For many hunters, Pagan or not, eliminating some
of these animals is seen as an act of mercy and of responsible
wildlife management. Not o