Whether It Means Reducing of Carbon Footprint, Supporting Local Farmers, Or Wanting To Positively

A locavore is a person who lives on a diet from local produce, by choice, and that is grown or raised in close proximity to the primary home. This healthy lifestyle focuses on the location and the taste experience rather than on the type of food itself. When committing to the locavorian lifestyle, the person is intent on reducing the carbon footprint, boosting the local economy, as well as making a positive contribution to the environment.

Food-conscious adults, also known as Locavores eat locally grown and seasonal products from a variety of food groups, including meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, honey, and other food products, produced locally within a 100 to 250 mile radius.

Throughout the ages, locavorian mannerisms were detected in society, but they were not identified as a conscious act by a group of dedicated people. The recently identified grouping has become extremely popular and has created a new buzz among people living in urban areas.

Hunting has always been known as a tool whereby food is provided to feed families. Food binds people together, because all communities need to eat daily. Just like people forage for fruit and vegetables in the local neighborhood or farmland, the locavore has popped up as a new breed of hunter, to kill for the table, and only meat that has been raised ethically and just enough for consumption. Respect for the land, humans and animals is the key element that stands out.

Another differentiating factor between hunters and non-hunting locavores is that hunter get a thrill from the size of the antlers score or spur length, thinking about the mounted trophy on the wall, while locavores will lavish in the camaraderie of like-minded people who forage ethically to fill the freezer.

This newfound hobby to many people who were not specifically enticed by the sport of hunting, has created exciting opportunities for the NWTF to initiate drives to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters, also known as the R3 initiatives. Until recently drives to increase numbers of hunters was driven by youth programs and reduction of fees and hunting licenses. Now the focus has shifted completely to involvement of locavores, whose diets are based on locally produced and sourced foods, a more sustainable plan that is simultaneously beneficial to the environment.

This has given traditional sports hunting a vital boost, as it has been in steady decline over the past 40 years. The leisure value of hunting has been emphasized under the new enthusiasts, which has also contributed to the safeguarding of the legacy of hunting in America. Besides this, hunting is also necessary for wildlife conservation and habitat management.

A new innovative drive from Field to Fork has become an important tool for recruiting new hunters. Organically produced meat from local sources that is harvested ethically binds hunters and locavores together, with traditional hunters keen to shoot, whereas new members to the hunting fraternity may be enticed by mouthwatering photographs of prepared wildlife dishes.

Focusing on the region, origin and diets of animals is important to locavores. Diets of wildlife have a direct influence on the taste of its meat. Shot range will be an important topic amongst typecast hunters, whereas the sweet aromas of the meat when cooked will fascinate locavores.

New members are often approached at farmers markets, during cook-offs and demonstrations of the processing of meat is done. It may be educational to watch the complete circle of food prepping, from harvesting to the hosting of a feast, waking the latent hunter in every spectator.

The influence that locavores have on wildlife and habitat conservation should not be underestimated. Free-range hunting is practices with a conscience, ethically harvesting meat for the table, but also to improve herd quality. The heritage of hunting traditions should be preserved and passed on to future generations, and luckily, the locavores understand the process by respecting the bigger picture.

About Us

Westervelt Wildlife started its highly succesful business in in 1884 and has since then expanded into a multi-faceted business model. Catering for an extensive customer base with diverse interests, from hunting to 5star luxurious getaway accomodation. Having more than 600 000 acres of timberland and natural resources under management, their innovative approach to wildlife conservation, has made them pioneers in this field. The deer management programs, wildlife property mangement, hunting leases, and timberland, is based on solid core value system and an ethical approach to their sustainable business. Offering quality hunting experiences since the first hunt in 1951, Westervelt Wildlife have strived to be leaders in the hunting, preservation of land, and conservation industry.

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