It would be rather strange if the ASPCA were supportive of hunting in any form considering that they are protecting animals from abuse, mostly domesticated animals but nevertheless if they were supportive of hunting it would seem to be a contradictory philosophy to many of their supporters. That separation wouldn't be understood nor accepted. I am not surprised they aren't pro hunting, while they could intellectually separate hunting from animal abuse, it's a touchy situation that would make them lose funding and support from many sources. Lastly, whether we hunters like it or not, whether for culling, consuming or trophy hunting there is an undeniable element of cruelty associated with the action of killing. It's as old as this world but it's a fact. I have dealt with the ASPCA in a couple of situations that required their intervention. Overall, they are very good, concerned people who act with a great deal of integrity. I don't hold their anti hunting stance against them. This isn't to contradict you but if ever an organization or entity was deserving of some slack in their anti hunting view, I would cut them that slack over many others who preach their wonderful animal protective views but never hesitate to wear leather from head to toe and eat meat on a regular basis, or butcher gingerly in the privacy of their kitchen.
I started hunting when I was nine years old with an air rifle and understand that there will always be some opposition to hunting and hunters. I like fair chase but not some driven hunts where 50 hounds tear apart an out of breath petrified fox or if the fox ends up in a hole, a terrier is sent after it to bring back the doomed fox. I am strongly against this form of hunting. In Europe when hunting is mentioned, most people think of fox "hunting", chased mercilessly to death. I understand the anti hunting sentiment of non hunting Europeans.
The ASPCA would be the last I would look at sideways because they are anti hunting. I understand them as well. Once again, I'd like to state that this isn't to contradict you. It's just my view, I regret the fact as you say that they spend a great deal of their budget fighting hunting ...
As for Subaru, thanks for mentioning them, I wont buy one of their cars.
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