Straddling the two paths into engaging in the outdoors

Straddling the two paths into engaging in the outdoors

The split between consumptive pursuits in the outdoors (largely hunting and fishing) and non-consumptive ones (hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, etc.) has been around a long time. I suspect many readers, like me, enjoy both. The line between the two was brought home in recent weeks, going from a nature tour in Florida to dove hunting at Matthiessen State Park. They're different parts of the outdoors. PALM BAY, Fla.--"Alligator!" our oldest son,…