a reason to put the fear of God into the wild animals that we share the planet with. (animal who are hunted regularly have a healthy fear of man)
http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2002/08/20/ny_bear020820
This truth is the downfall of the ALF terrorists, as banning hunting results in unnecessary human and animal loss. Protect 'em and they'll move right in to your home and look at you as food.