How does rains ford compare hunting with other sports ?

Rainsford said that hunting is the "best sport in the world." He does not believe the animals suffer the fear of paun or death.

"Even so, I rather think they understand one thing--fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death."

"Nonsense," laughed Rainsford. "This hot weather is making you soft, Whitney. Be a realist. The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are hunters. Do you think we've passed that island yet?"