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By Mrs. James A. Swan Published on August 01, 2026
Media Matters: The R3 Power of TV And Film
by James A. Swan, Ph.D. - Monday, June 1, 2020 In 1982 there were 17 million hunters in the United States. In 2016, there were 11.5 million. The reasons for the decline include problems with access to hunting lands and free time, but according to one study, 56 percent of hunters say they have been confronted by anti-hunters. A national effort is underway to reverse the decline of hunting. It’s called R3, which stands for recruiting, retaining and reactivating hunters and sport shooters.
Religions of the World Support Hunting
by James A. Swan, Ph.D. - Thursday, January 16, 2020 Where I grew up in Michigan, an annual event held at the local Episcopal Church was a dinner the evening before deer season opened where the priest would pray for safety and success. Later a venison dinner was held to honor the animals taken. Hunting was normal and had direct ties to religion. After college, I migrated to Washington and Oregon, where hunters were respected. Then I moved to California.
Shoot in 'The Zone' To Conquer Buck Fever
by James A. Swan, Ph.D. - Thursday, November 14, 2019 There are moments in all sports when mind and body melt together, things seem to slow down, concentration is focused and you effortlessly execute with precision. It’s called “The Zone.” Then, there are those other times: “When the buck stepped out of the thicket, I just came unglued. My hands were shaking.
American Hunter | Why Hunt?
by James A. Swan - Tuesday, February 26, 2019 When asked why they stop hunting, some hunters may say they don’t have time, or they have trouble finding access. Non-hunters may respond similarly to questions of why they don’t hunt. There’s another reason. According to Penn State psychologist Simon Bronner, 56 percent of hunters say that they have been confronted by anti-hunters. I hunt. I’m also a psychologist who’s taught psychology at four major universities and four smaller grad schools.
Does a Hunter’s Gunshot Attract Predators?
Suppose you’re hunting and you see a nice buck, bull elk or moose. The season is open. You have your license and tag. The shot is safe and in range so you take it. The animal drops. But what if as you approach the animal you see or hear something else approaching? If it’s another hunter or a game warden, that’s one thing. But suppose it’s a predator like a wolf or a bear that has decided you just provided dinner?
Top 15 Movies for Hunters
While it’s unlikely we’ll find support in any movies mentioned during the telecast of the 89th Academy Awards, we can keep the positive spirit of the hunt alive by watching some films about hunters who are heroes. Watching films with hunting heroes not only is good for you and your family, it shows Hollywood that such films are profitable, and that translates into more hunter-hero films being made. The following are some of my favorite hunter-hero films.
Does Violence Again Threaten California’s Northern Wildlands? | The Crime Report
In California, air temperatures are triple digits and strong winds have fanned at least 14 serious fires, most notably the Mendocino Complex Fire, the largest fire in California history. But there are other “hot spots” in heavily forested Mendocino County in northern California that aren’t getting nearly enough attention, due to state budget cuts.
Designer Finally Pays Back Boston Youth Nonprofit, Podcast Silenced " CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) – A well-known, but now disgraced, interior designer has finally paid back a Dorchester nonprofit that serves low-income kids. Candice Gartley, executive director of All Dorchester Sports League (ADSL), confirmed to the I-Team that she received a cashier’s check for $6,500 from James Swan. The positive conclusion comes in the wake of an I-Team investigation, which revealed Swan had taken money from the tiny organization, but never provided security lighting.
Fighting Drug Cartels in California’s Emerald Triangle
When the blacktail deer population of California’s Mendocino County started to decline in the early 2000s, Paul Trouette began investigating why. It didn’t take long to figure out. Mendocino County is part of an area of northern California, also encompassing neighboring Humboldt and Trinity Counties, that has been called the “Emerald Triangle” because of its production of cannabis plants.
War in the Woods: Game Wardens Battle Marijuana Cartels
The first thing that may come to mind when you think about enforcing our nation’s so-called “War on Drugs” are police SWAT teams or heavily armed DEA agents. Some our most embattled, and most effective, drug enforcement warriors wear the uniform of game wardens—the men and women who most Americans, mistakenly, assume spend their time checking fishing and hunting licenses and monitoring trespassers.
The ‘Thin Green Line’ Could Use Some Help
Nearly 143 million Americans—49.2% of the population— participated in an outdoor activity at least once in 2013. This may sound encouraging, but in 1960 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower convened the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission, 90% of Americans participated in outdoor recreation. Wildlands have recently gotten a lot of attention.
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