Hunting And Trapping

Trenton Republican-Times ^ | January 15, 2009 | Jeff Berti

[jazusamo]

Wildlife Ping!

[Stentor]

Just shoot them.

[texmexis best]

Missouri has probably the best wildlife management in the US. Everyone in the business listens carefully when they speak.

[mt tom]

i think we should spay and neuter all environmentalists that would eventually eliminate a lot of problems

[TexasTransplant]

I wanna be first “Tastes like Chicken!”

[Deaf Smith]

Texas has a severe Feral Hog problem...shoot them all.

[jazusamo]

I believe many state Depts of Wildlife are being infiltrated by animal rights activists rather than true wildlife management employees, it’s a shame.

[tallyhoe]

You don’t mean kill Bambi do you? Elk is good though!

[jazusamo]

I think you make a good point.

[Renfield]

Thawing out some venison right as I read this.....

[jazusamo]

I like them both and prefer venison prepared like chicken fried steak. :)

[Flycatcher]

But the bottom line is, we don't have any natural systems anymore . . . people are a part of all our ecosystems, and we have to manage wildlife with people's needs in mind, too.

That basic fact seems to be lost on the environmentalists of today -- most of whom seldom if ever step out of their rarified urban enclaves.

I'm afraid old-school conservation is being replaced by radical environmentalism. The demographic trends don't look good either. The younger generation is being indoctrinated with environmentalist agenda, and they're completely unaware that there is a practicable alternative -- old-school conservation.

It could be a tough four years with radical environmentalist/socialist Carol Browner in Obama's cabinet.

Thanks for the ping!

[jazusamo]

I see you’re getting payed back for your apple loss. :)

[GovernmentShrinker]

Hunting yes, trapping no. Trapping is very unselective, and catches both unintended wildlife species and pets. Even live traps, if not checked at least a couple of times a day, can end up killing an animal in harsh weather.

[jazusamo]

Agreed...He made a very good point bringing out we are part of our ecosystem and as our numbers increase we become more a part of it, the enviros ignore that.

[truemiester]

a country boy can survive.

A city boy will starve.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

"I think we should spay and neuter all environmentalists that would eventually eliminate a lot of problems". -----------------------------------------------

There are many conservative environmentalists, although we don't get much press coverage. There are at least several who are long time Freepers. Don't be so eager to chime in with a remark, you never know who will be listening.

[pallis]

I try to help New Mexico deal with its Elk problem. We need a 2fer. My three cats take care of the small game around the house.

[jazusamo]

You make a good point. I believe most all true hunters and fisherman are enviros but they are not the radical version of them.

Hunters and fisherman support wildlife and conservation through their fees, taxes and donations to the enhancement of wildlife unlike the radical types who support groups that legislate against hunting and fishing.