University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers Graduate School 2020 Down the Deer Path: Reflections on the uturF e of Hunting in America Jackie A. Bussjaeger Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd Part of the Environmental Studies Commons Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Bussjaeger, Jackie A., "Down the Deer Path: Reflections on the uturF e of Hunting in America" (2020). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 11578. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11578 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. DOWN THE DEER PATH: REFLECTIONS ON THE FUTURE OF HUNTING IN AMERICA By JACQUELINE ANNE BUSSJAEGER Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication Studies, Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2015 Thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Environmental Studies, Environmental Writing The University of Montana Missoula, MT May 2020 Approved by: Scott Whittenburg, Dean of The Graduate School Graduate School Phil Condon, Chair Environmental Studies Nadia White Journalism Ethan Smith Environmental Studies Bussjaeger, Jackie, M.S., May 2020 Environmental Studies Down the Deer Path: Reflections on the Future of Hunting in America Chairperson: Phil Condon This collection of chapters delves into the dramatically shifting landscape of hunting sports from a personal perspective of a young hunter.