According to the hunting laws if we could not hunt deer, there would be so many that they would destroy not only their own food supply, but also the food supply of other animals. Today millions of people still hunt, but a growing number of Americans are asking why. It is claimed that some people cannot afford to buy all of their food in stores and still need to hunt to feed their families, just like in the old days. Canadians discourage widespread hunting by making it illegal to hunt in one of their provinces unless you live there or you pay to go with a special guide. A great number of American homes had hunting rifles, and children , mostly boys, were taught to hunt when they were very young. In some parts of the country, hunting is so popular