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Billy's dad says the coon traps are unsportsmanlike. Why do you think he says this? Do you agree?
Billy's dad says the coon traps are unsportsmanlike because it seems unfair to the coons. Instead of outwitting them, following their trail with a dog, the coon traps are simply taking advantage of the fact that coons like shiny objects. Do students think this is unfair? Does it not still count as outwitting the raccoons? At what point does hunting become fair or unfair?
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Why does Billy's grandpa think it's important he cut down the big tree?
Billy cutting down the tree is about more than the coon up in it. It's about more even than his promise to his dogs....
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