Well just what is the "The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation". Without myself being long winded and repeating what has already been said so well, just follow the links here and let me know what you think:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukqzPNckrbg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZZ8C4Os2U
http://www.rmef.org/Conservation/HuntingIsConservation/NorthAmericanWildlifeConservationModel.aspx

 If we as hunters and fishermen are going to protect the things that we love so much as well as protect the future of wildlife for our kids and grand kids, then we need to be as proactive as possible in promoting our way of life, and as up-to-date as we can be in what is going on. With all the antis and PETA types around today it is more important than ever to be well informed ambassadors for our lifestyle.

I think this makes it abundantly clear that if wildlife is going to have a future on our planet then we need to "take them with us" to quote Shane Mahoney. The worst thing that can happen is for the citizenry to lose all connection with wild spaces and have only a privileged few "in charge" of it all for the rest of us.

By the way, I am subscribing to Steven Rinella on YouTube now.