Well said, MaryG, good for you! I don't hunt/shoot/fish myself (am not anti either!) but agree that it's been, and continues to be, an important factor in the shaping of a lot of our countryside and in the survival of our wildlife.
We all have our own views on these subjects but wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all thought the same?
Welcome to the group, by the way. Oh, and good luck with your course! Look forward to reading your posts.