Deer Breeders, Privatizing Wildlife Draw Criticism from B&C

Once a wild game animal, now a product of commercialism and chemistry. Today's upward trend in deer (and elk) breeding and shooting operations is reaching critical mass, compromising traditional hunting and conservation, and fueling a strong new response from America's…

first conservation and hunter advocacy organization, the Boone and Crockett Club. The Club today published a new position statement outlining its concerns. "We encourage every hunter to read this position in its entirety," said Morrie Stevens Sr., president of the Club.