I can remember taking a debate class, or maybe it was just part of an English class, back in Middle School (early 1970's) and I chose "hunting" as my subject. I remember talking about the Pittman-Robertson act and how hunters actually did more for the conservation of both game and non-game species than all the tree-hugging organizations at the time. I think my closing "argument" was that if you wanted to do the most good for the conservation of all animals, not just game animals, then go out and buy a hunting license or a gun or ammo, whether you hunt or not.
I'm almost 35 and guilty of being part of the problem. My 3 kids are all under 6 and there is no time for me to hunt, as I don't live on the abundance of land I grew up on. I'm active in shooting sports to fill the void and once the kids are a little older I will try my best to make the time for them to hunt and fish. I will also have to overcome my lack of ambition to hunt on public grounds.