“Mizos have traditionally had a very close relationship with their physical #environment and it was not so long ago that all aspects of their lives were closely governed by the rhythms of #nature, seasonal cycles of rain and shifting agriculture (#jhuum). Hunting was an important activity, both as a practical source of protein as well as an important rite of passage for men. In my family, my bother in laws, uncles and cousins of my generation had a strong relationship with the outdoors through #hunting. On my past visits we never went on an outing without several different rifles and shotguns in the vehicle. But these habits are changing and it could not come sooner given the generally alarming state of #wildlife populations in the state. Something different is happening and it is thanks to #digitalphotography and a growing awareness about the fragile sate of #Mizoram’s wildlife. On our visit during the #monsoon of 2014 I noted that the guns are rusting in a corner and now my same brother-in-law is nuts over #wildlifephotography!”

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