Perspective
Photographer Hilary Maybery chose 15 year old Harlee Manning and her father as the subject of a photography project when they were out elk hunting. Maybery learned quite a bit from the whole experience. (Photos: Hilary Maybery)
“… I thought hunters were barbaric, blood thirsty, gun lovers. What I’ve learned moving to Idaho is hunting has nothing to do with violence or aggression. It’s a little like farming or gardening. People protect and care for their chickens and their vegetable plants, only to end up using them for food. Also, hunters support conservation of wild places and laws that protect wildlife populations. What I learned with Harlee’s family is that they want to know where their food comes from, have clean lean meat, they eat the whole animal, and share the meat with friends and family. I still would never be a hunter, but my perspective has shifted and learned hunters are more knowledgeable and thoughtful about animals and nature.” - Hilary Maybery
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