Episode 22: The Ethics of Animistic Hunting

Reawaken Right Relationship

***About This Episode**** The term ‘right relationship’ can immediately bring to mind warm fuzzies, and all is well with the world. But that’s not the case. Right relationship is about stepping out of your comfort zone, finding more courage that you thought you ever possessed and possibly going against the norms of family, friends and the prevalent culture. On this episode we are raising a sensitive and controversial subject. There can be a hesitancy to bring this topic up, because of the strong emotions, opinions and moral convictions attached to it. The reason behind this episode is so a door to conversation can be opened and we can take advantage of opportunities for both listening and learning. We need to be willing to become aware of our own triggers and sensitivities around this uncomfortable topic because not everything is what it seems to be. Guest Nicholas Haney joins us in talking about the ethics of animistic hunting. Nick has worn a lot of hats over the years. In addition to being a writer, and an author; he is also a blacksmith, a hunter, and a student of anthropology. He has been a hunter for almost fifteen years, and has six novels published to date. *Errata - In this interview, Nicholas mistakenly linked Chronic Wasting Disease, and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. The symptoms of each are different, but both are usually fatal and tragic. See the episode resources for more information about these diseases. *** Episode Resources**** Nick’s Blog The Thought Forge https://fireiceandsteel.wordpress.com/author/fireiceandsteel/ Wired to Hunt, with Randy Newberg http://wiredtohunt.com/2015/09/17/wired-to-hunt-podcast-72-randy-newberg-conservation-politics-and-hunter-ethics/ Chronic Wasting Disease: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_wasting_disease Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epizootic_hemorrhagic_disease ***Support This Podcast*** If this podcast has inspired or informed you or expanded possibilities in your world, a contribution would be a deeply appreciated way to show your support. You can make a one time payment of any amount or make a monthly subscription. Thank you! Your contribution makes my work sustainable. - janetroper.com/make-a-contribution/ ***About Host Janet Roper*** 1. Podcast: #EverydayAnimism - anchor.fm/everydayanimism 2. Infographic 6 Steps To Reawaken Right Relationship bit.ly/InfographicRightRelationship 3. 5 Animal Communication Tips - bit.ly/5AnimalCommunicationTips 4. Join me on Facebook - bit.ly/FacebookJanetRoper 5. Join me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/janetroper/