The trail of hunters extends from the drives of the Stone Age to the 21st century. This book follows their tracks and shows the changing meanings and functions of hunting throughout history. From sourcing meat to the symbolism of status in noble hunts, and to the population control of specific wildlife species, it has been a long journey. Those who understand the changing roles of hunting and the hunters within their respective societies can assign it a fitting and meaningful place even today. Klaus Maylein narrates the history of hunting, its goals, processes, and consequences. He also questions current attempts to reintegrate hunting functionally in light of growing environmental awareness. The associated return to barbaric hunting methods to more effectively manage game populations, as well as holding hunters accountable as co-responsible for current ecological challenges, are critically examined.