Why all the concern about hunting on Sunday?

According to the Sun Journal’s editorial Jan. 13, “The change could lead some landowners to post their property, and drive non-hunters out of the woods.”

Unfortunately, that is the kind of close-minded opinion held by those opposed to hunting. The editorial also mentions opposition from “outdoor enthusiasts.” When was it deemed that a hunter was not an “outdoor enthusiast”?

How often do you hear of hunters willfully harassing, destroying or trying to inflict or cause harm to the non-hunting public and non-hunting organizations?

Statistically, the fact of the matter is, of outdoor sporting recreational activity, hunting has been proven to be the most accident free and safest. Hunting on Sunday should not be classified a fear factor to keep people from pursuing their outdoor recreation. The goal is to share Maine’s wild lands and woods between non-hunters and hunters. Using common sense and courtesy, obeying rules and regulations by both groups will ensure worry-free Sunday hunting.

Other than increasing taxes in our state, which allows shopping, sightseeing, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing and hiking on Sunday, allowing hunting on Sunday would help bring in much-needed revenue and give those of us a chance to pursue our sport no different than others pursuing theirs.

Sunday hunting is allowed in 41 of the 50 states. It is past due time for people’s prejudice against Sunday hunting in Maine to cease.

Ron Miller, Greene

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