VOICED: Ageing French hunters target young blood

The video discusses the efforts to attract young hunters in France, highlighting profiles of young hunters like Francois, Simon, and Mary Aestrid. It contrasts the perception of hunting in France as a democratic hobby with Britain's view of it as an upper-class pastime. The National Hunting Federation is running a campaign to recruit young people, emphasizing respect for the environment and changing the image of hunting from a pastime for older men to one embraced by the youth.

Who is Francois and what is notable about his hunting experience?

• A top executive who hunts as a hobby

• A young woman who hunts every Sunday

• A 17-year-old who learned hunting from his father and has a license

• A 30-year-old farmer who has been hunting for half his life

How is hunting perceived differently in France compared to Britain?

• In France, it is a democratic hobby for all

• In Britain, it is a democratic hobby for all

• In Britain, it is a pastime for factory workers

• In France, it is seen as an upper-class activity

What stereotype about hunters is mentioned in the transcript?

• Hunters are always respectful of nature

• Hunters are mostly young people

• Hunters are primarily women

• Hunters are seen as cruel, like in Disney's Bambi

What is the National Hunting Federation's campaign focused on?

• Encouraging more factory workers to hunt

• Attracting young recruits by emphasizing respect for the environment

• Promoting hunting as a sport for the elderly

• Reducing the number of hunters in France

What do young hunters enjoy about hunting, according to the transcript?

• The financial benefits of hunting

• The thrill of the hunt

• Being in contact with nature and nice people

• The competition among hunters