Should hunting animals be taught in schools?

[Dr.Tess]

I just read an interesting (and, to me, disturbing) article in NYTimes online: "To Revive Hunting, States Turn to the Classroom" by Ian Urbina. Here's an excerpt:

"Hunting is on the decline across the nation as participation has fallen over the last three decades, and states have begun trying to bolster this rural tradition by attracting new and younger people to the sport.

In West Virginia, state lawmakers gave final approval on Friday to a bill that allows hunting education classes in all schools where at least 20 students express interest. The goal is to reverse a 20 percent drop in hunting permits purchased over the last decade, which has caused a loss of more than $1.5 million in state revenue over that period. At least six other states are considering similar legislation."

Your thoughts?