Wildlife population and hunting during the great depression.

by Fractal5150

My great grandmother spoke of lard sandwiches and soup lines during the great depression. When I think about what I would have done during the great depression to feed my family, I immediately think I would go hunting. Is there any evidence that the population of wildlife decreased or the sale of hunting guns increased due to families hunting to survive.

Edit - In the United States

Searocksandtrees

Hi OP, do you have some particular country/region in mind? That could assist someone in being able to provide a meaningful answer. Thanks!